Regional Procurement Manager

Founded in 1960 in the UK, REED has grown continuously and become a leading brand both in the UK and the international arena. Today REED has 350 offices with more than 3.000 employees and is providing services across 20 specialist sectors. We work closely with experienced and qualified professionals across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering bespoke recruitment solutions on a variety of roles for mid and senior level. As Reed Turkey, we are looking for a "Regional Procurement Manager " with below requirements for our international manufacturing client. Responsibilities Lead and manage the regional procurement function global, ensuring alignment with global procurement strategies and business objectives. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging materials, technical/MRO supplies and indirect purchasing categories to achieve cost, quality, service, and sustainability targets. Build, evaluate, and maintain a high-performing supplier portfolio by identifying strategic suppliers, negotiating commercial agreements, and managing supplier performance. Drive cost optimization initiatives through strategic sourcing, value engineering, alternative material development, and continuous productivity projects. Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, contracts and supply agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies and risk management standards. Oversee import and international logistics operations, ensuring timely customs clearance, regulatory compliance and uninterrupted material availability. Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Finance and Commercial teams to ensure continuity of supply and support new product introductions. Monitor procurement KPIs, market trends, commodity developments, foreign exchange impacts and supply risks to develop proactive mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with corporate governance, ethical sourcing standards, procurement policies, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Lead, coach and develop the regional procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support regional and global strategic projects, including supplier localization, dual sourcing, digital procurement initiatives, and procurement process standardization. Prepare and present executive-level procurement reports, market intelligence, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, driving informed business decisions and long-term value creation. Supervise and work in a hands-on role that will include daily planning/scheduling, procurement, and logistics management. Plan and forecast inventory to include managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories and inventory reserves. Continuously improve strategic processes involving forecasting, demand management, and the development of effective internal tools. Provide daily, weekly and monthly inventory & procurement reports as well as participate in the monthly metrics review. Job Description Leading and overseeing procurement activities across global ensuring alignment with the company's global sourcing strategy and business objectives. The role manages the procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, technical/MRO supplies and indirect categories while overseeing import operations to ensure cost efficiency, supply continuity, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance, mitigate supply risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the region.