We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Assistant to join our dynamic team. As the Procurement Assistant, you will be assisting our supply chain operations by having an active role in procurement by ensuring the efficient and timely acquisition of goods and services. Your knowledge of procurement will ensure smooth daily operations of the department. You will be assisting many aspects of the supply chain including inventory tracking, vendor management, conducting market research, preparing bid/procurement documents, and any other supportive tasks.

Who We Are

PaneraTech, Inc., strives to be one of the most innovative technology companies in the world, developing unique solutions that far surpass expectations. We help heavy manufacturing industries reliably make more product with their critical assets.

Many heavy manufacturing industries such as steel, glass, cement, copper, and aluminum use high temperature processing to melt materials. They rely on critical assets to melt tons of these materials in a day. These industries have relied on the experience of employees who would work for 20-30 years in one plant to manage this process. Now that this experienced generation is retiring away, what we do is bridge this experience gap with technology, data and expertise. We offer solutions to our customers to make their process more data-driven so that a young inexperienced workforce can flourish.

Our core technologies include industrial sensor solutions and data analytics, accelerating the industry 4.0 revolution. With our patented solution in the glass and steel industry, we help manufacturers in over 40 countries make data-driven decisions using sensors, data, and AI.

Working at PaneraTech

Here at PaneraTech, you will become a part of a global, innovative, and hybrid working team. In this collaborative and inspiring culture that is fostered by a creative and intellectually stimulating work environment, you will be encouraged to bring the best out of yourself and your colleagues.

We are evolving, growing fast, improving our services, and increasing our workforce day by day! So we are extremely open for excited colleagues who are willing to work in a fast-paced environment, could not wait to excel in their work and crazy about improvement! We recognize our colleagues’ achievements here and both individual and team performance is valuable to us.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying potential vendors, conducting market research, and evaluating their capabilities, quality, and pricing,
• Assist in creating and processing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company policies, and timely execution,
• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate favorable terms, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services,
• Assist in collection of the quotations, bid analysis and comparison charts,
• Monitor purchase order status, track shipments, and resolve any discrepancies or delays,
• Maintain accurate delivery and shipment tracker and keep related records accurate and digitalized,
• Maintain accurate inventory records by conducting regular inventory checks, identifying shortages or surplus, and proposing appropriate actions,
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency,
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and legal requirements,
• Maintain accurate procurement files, including vendor records, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and correspondence,
• Support coordination with other departments to gather purchase requisitions and specifications to initiate procurement process,
• Contribute to procurement daily to-do list and submission of reports if required.

This job description is a general outline of the required duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Assistant role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional tasks may be assigned as needed. The Procurement A should be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work/activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field (or equivalent experience),
• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related field is preferred,
• Familiarity with procurement regulations and best practices in a global tech company or a similar industry,
• Proficient in using procurement software, MS Office (particularly Excel),
• Proficiency in Turkish and English languages,
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously,
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective solutions,
• Strong negotiation and relationship management abilities to engage with suppliers and drive favorable terms.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly net salary
• Home office technology support up to $500
• Private health insurance
• 18 days of annual holiday
• A transparent work environment
• An agile structure that values open communication and instant feedback
• Training opportunities
• A global and diverse team dedicated to improving the company and every single colleague within.