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PINAR IRMAKLAR

Sharon,USA

Summary

Strategic procurement professional with over 17 years of experience specializing in end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes. Proven expertise in managing the entire procure-to-pay cycle to drive cost savings, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure seamless supplier performance. Highly skilled in negotiating complex contracts, optimizing supplier relationships, and managing risk to meet business goals. Adept at implementing procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives and integrating advanced procurement technologies for improved transparency and control. Strong background in leveraging data analytics and ERP systems to support informed decision-making and deliver measurable results in procurement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Management Consultant

Worldpay
12.2024 - Current
  • Led procurement efforts for IT professional services, including consulting, implementation, and staff augmentation.
  • Developed and executed sourcing strategies for global IT Services, achieving cost savings through competitive bidding and rate card negotiations.
  • Partnered with IT, legal and finance to streamline contract lifecycle.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Helped develop proactive and successful business policies to meet changing demands.
  • Improved communication at all levels and transformed company culture into more productive atmosphere.
  • Broadened improvement initiatives, troubleshooting problems for corrective action.

Procurement Manager - North America

ALTER DOMUS
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Oversee and track metrics and KPIs, enhancing performance visibility and data-driven decision-making.
  • Streamline North American spending by consolidating key categories in indirect spending and professional services: IT, Marketing, HR, Finance, and Data and Analytics teams.
  • Manage sourcing and category for critical IT spending, including infrastructure, applications, software, and IT SaaS.
  • Integrate procurement strategies for managed categories and enhance visibility and processes organization wide.
  • Execute 3rd party risk management, including assessing and analyzing vendor financial, operational, and reputational risks.
  • Steer formulation and deployment of procurement policies/procedures, raising efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Spearheaded due diligence with info security, data protection, BCP, ESG, and regulatory outsourcing teams.
  • Led teams to drive cost savings through supplier consolidation and optimization in strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Developed negotiation strategies while championing final contract negotiations and implementation, ensuring engagement and approval from management and business partners.

Procurement Manager

SISAL SANS INTERACTIVE SERVICES AND LOTTERY GAMING SA
04.2020 - 12.2022
  • Accomplished cost savings through procurement and sourcing strategies across IT, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, Sales, Online, and HR teams.
  • Planned and carried out supplier performance evaluations, maintained vendor relationships, and addressed issues to enhance supplier quality and reliability.
  • Monitored import and export processes, game terminals, spare parts, and game materials, such as scratch and win cards, thermal rolls, pay slips, and customs clearance.
  • Managed contracts and reviewed and approved purchase orders based on availability, cost, processes, and deadlines.
  • Conducted spend analysis and market research to ensure cost savings, avoidance, and competitive advantage.
  • Sourced suppliers across IT categories - SaaS, software, hardware, services, GSM equipment, and maintenance contracts.
  • Applied similar strategic sourcing to Marketing Category - creative and digital agencies, sponsorships, marketing analytics, and technology, using RFI, RFP, and direct negotiations.

IT Procurement Specialist

INTELTEK (FORMER TURKCELL GROUP COMPANY)
01.2015 - 09.2019
  • Oversaw all technical hardware and software purchases, including SaaS, GSM equipment, and licenses.
  • Negotiated balanced commercial terms and favorable payment conditions for supply and service agreements.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements to optimize efficiency.

Procurement Specialist

INTELTEK (FORMER TURKCELL GROUP COMPANY)
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Executed contract management, identified potential vendors, and developed and scrutinized procurement documents.
  • Supervised and streamlined end-to-end procurement operations to uphold rigorous quality standards.
  • Directed procurement activities - creative and digital agencies, promotion, textile, printing, visual materials purchasing, event procurement, consultancy, market research, and professional services acquisition.

Education

BA - Spanish Language and Literature

Istanbul University

Skills

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Effective sourcing strategies
  • Risk assessment
  • Procurement efficiency enhancement
  • Execution of strategic initiatives
  • Procurement strategy
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Category Management
  • Vendor Performance Management
  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Budgeting & Financial Forecasting
  • Metrics and KPI Management
  • IT Sourcing and Category Management
  • Procurement Integration and Process Enhancement
  • Procurement Policy and Procedure Development
  • Due Diligence and Compliance
  • Negotiation and Contract Management
  • Contract Management
  • Market Research
  • Hardware/Software Purchasing
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Cost-Saving Initiatives
  • Operational Improvements
  • Procurement Documentation
  • Procurement Operations Supervision
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • SAP ERP
  • SAP MM
  • SAP S4 HANA
  • Ariba
  • SAC
  • Appian
  • Quality Document Management Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Teams
  • OneDrive

Certification

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor - Information Security Certification

Areas Of Emphasis

  • Procurement Process Optimization
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Category Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Vendor Performance Management
  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting & Financial Forecasting

Professional Highlights

  • Increased procurement visibility in North America, consolidating NA Spending into key categories across indirect spending and professional services. Managed the virtual games project at Sisal Sans, relocating operations from Italy to Turkey to reduce costs.
  • Developed procurement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Trained business owners on SAP MM modules and centralized procurement processes, improving operational effectiveness. Moved contract management to SAP at Inteltek, facilitating better tracking of contract end dates and improving process efficiency.

Earlier Career Experience

Procurement Assistant Specialist / Finance Department Assistant, Eczacibasi Holding, Building Materials Sa, Istanbul, Turkiye

Languages

English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Management Consultant

Worldpay
12.2024 - Current

Procurement Manager - North America

ALTER DOMUS
01.2023 - 06.2024

Procurement Manager

SISAL SANS INTERACTIVE SERVICES AND LOTTERY GAMING SA
04.2020 - 12.2022

IT Procurement Specialist

INTELTEK (FORMER TURKCELL GROUP COMPANY)
01.2015 - 09.2019

Procurement Specialist

INTELTEK (FORMER TURKCELL GROUP COMPANY)
01.2010 - 01.2015

BA - Spanish Language and Literature

Istanbul University
PINAR IRMAKLAR