Ali Özgür Bozkurt

Process and Maintenance Manager at Autoliv Türkiye
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kocaeli, Turkey, TR
Languages
  • Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • Türkiye
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Process and Maintenance Manager
      • Feb 2023 - Present

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    • Türkiye
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Purchasing and Supplier Development Manager
      • Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

      ► Managed indirect and direct purchasing operations specifically includes raw material, PCB and PCB-A components, special sensors for production lines, critical spare parts, electronic lubricants. ► Supported mass production and project activities for BMW, Volkswagen, Ford, Audi, Skoda, Daimler Mercedes, TOGG ► Prepared report for Process Architecture Recommendations ► Prepared report for Digital transformation ► Couching and mentoring for engineers ► Managed indirect and direct purchasing operations specifically includes raw material, PCB and PCB-A components, special sensors for production lines, critical spare parts, electronic lubricants. ► Supported mass production and project activities for BMW, Volkswagen, Ford, Audi, Skoda, Daimler Mercedes, TOGG ► Prepared report for Process Architecture Recommendations ► Prepared report for Digital transformation ► Couching and mentoring for engineers

    • Türkiye
    • Automotive
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Purchasing Manager
      • Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

      - Developing and following purchasing strategies for different sectors and OEM projects- Responsible for direct and indirect purchasing operations with 100M € budget ( Tools, C/Fs, equipment, production lines, paint shop, raw materials, components, products, Logitics, etc.)- Improving purchasing process flow and digitalization of feasible processes- Investigating RPA opportunities for standard work flow to reduce manpower for recurring tasks- Introduction algorithms and frameworks for buyers to improve time management and standardized workflow- Training and supervising buyers continuously for better problem solving skills, achieving budget targets and following company vision- Driving sourcing activities with the means of supplier performance, financial risk analysis, strategy compliance - Negotiating contracts ( LOI, LOA, PO, Nomination letter ), price, escalations and productivity negotiations- Following technical and financial concerns of Projects, cost-walks studies, cost reduction activities, - Implementing cost reduction activities, rebate negotiations, payment term and currency optimization discussions, e-bidding to support company cash flow and budget management- Updating part and service prices monthly - SAP MM module implementation and improvements, purchasing data analysis, data analytics, purchasing trend follow ups, performance indicator verifications.- Lead and manage buyer teams, monitoring performance with analytical targets and set feedback meetings to ensure objectives of annual department plan- Supporting and enhancing suppliers for internal procedure updates- Investigation and finding new suppliers, auditing and updating Supplier List- Following IATF 16949 regulations and updating process flows accordingly- Controlling Turquality regulations and updating contracts in-line with incentives- Managing supplier development activities, Quality follow up with 8D methodology, training of suppliers Show less

    • Supplier Development Manager
      • Jan 2017 - Oct 2022

      - Participating supplier selection committee by using the means of technical and commercial capability risk analysis- Developing risk analysis assessment for supplier for quotation preparation- Developing and implementing processes at suppliers to secure stable and sustainable delivery and quality performance.- Ensuring permanent resolution through root cause analysis and effective (corrective/preventative) actions- Securing close cooperation with internal departments and leading improvement projects for superior supplier management system- Controlling detailed capacity plan for each supplier and check potential supplier capacity and production capabilities.- Managing assessments, audits and training of suppliers- Reporting Supplier performance to top management by monitoring and reporting supplier performance (KPIs), quality issues, development actions, performance evaluation, on-the-time delivery (OTD) and quality KPIs- Developing and executing plans to eliminate the need for non-value add activities- Participating project management process at supplier side from the quotation to the start of mass production. Schedules, monitors and approves supplier part, material and service qualification activities, Supplier Product Qualification Process (SPQP), capacity analysis, and verification- Searching and visiting new potential suppliers for new projects, evaluations and risk analysis- Continuously updating Farplas Supplier Manuel for system development for reflection items- Leading SAP SNC module launch at SAP S4/Hana upgrade project Show less

    • Tool Development Team Leader
      • Jun 2010 - Jan 2017

      • Leading all mold activities of Renault, Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Mercedes, Fiat projects and Global Tier1 Suppliers (Visteon, JCI, Autoliv, Boshoku, Denso, etc.) • Leading analysis and preparation of feasibility studies for plastic product design• Globally following and leading all tooling, design and trial activities for all OEMs China, Portugal, Korea, France, Italy, Germany, Turkey• Preparing strategically toolmaker nomination reports and clarifying the overall status of tool maker selection for top management• Leading toolmaker nomination activities and selection• Analyzing cost reduction and efficiency opportunities at design stage Weight reduction, cycle time reduction, new technology integration, tool cost reduction, time reduction• Interpreting moldflow analysis and deciding gating• Interpreting and preparing tool quotation with cost breakdown sheet• Approving tool design for steel order and machining for traditional injection, 2K (Transfer mold, Rotary table) and MuCell® applications• Participating R&D projects ( Mucell Design Improvement, Composite forming)• Developing and continuously updating tool manufacturing standards• Making audits to local and worldwide tool suppliers• Making researches for new tool maker alternatives• Preparing technical presentations for training of engineers• Approving tool and modification costs• Supporting Production department for mass production tooling concerns.• Observing and documenting of mass production concerns for reflection to upcoming projects• Participating UKUB audits and activities to understand the condition of local tool makers and follow improvement development Show less

    • Project and Marketing Chief Engineer
      • Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

      • Reported to Project and Marketing Manager and General Manager• Monitored and controlled the projects of Toyota (Verso Facelift 2009), JCI, Autoliv, Magna, Toyota Boshoku, Denso, Toyotetsu, Aisin, Delphi and all other Tier1 for all Local and Global OEMS.• Managed and mentored project engineers and reported performance• Participated plastic joining processes Vibration Welding, Ultrasonic welding, Hot plate welding

    • Project and Marketing Engineer
      • Nov 2005 - Jan 2009

      • Reported to Project and Marketing Manager and General Manager• Monitored and controlled the project progress of Toyota and global Tier1 suppliers• Coordinated the relations with purchasing department and technical staff in Toyota• Globally leaded Verso Facelift (2005), Auris (2006), Verso (2007), Yaris Facelift (2007), Avensis (2008) projects Portugal, Germany, England, Wales, Belgium• Directed the Farplas production mechanism via the principles of Toyota Production System• Planned the methodology of the project annually and controlling the transactions daily• Controlled a project budget of 6M€ • Prepared product quotations and offers • Determined the suppliers and coordinated the relations with the mold producers and OEM designers• Represented the company for international meetings with presentations• Directly involved purchasing activities from both domestic and global suppliers Plastic injection molds, child parts, machines, jigs, control fixtures and technology Show less

    • United States
    • Mining
    • Technical Sales Engineer
      • Mar 2005 - Nov 2005

      • Worked at the Department of Technical Services as Special Alloys Engineer • Was responsible for the sales and customer relations for the clients in Plastic Industry • Was responsible for Moldmax (high thermal conductivity material) marketing operations • Directed customers for optimum material selection and heat treatments • Visited customers for both expanding the portfolio and providing retention  İstanbul, Konya, Adana, Kayseri • Was responsible for market research of new products • Coordinated the execution line from Hungary to India through both sales organization and technical support • Prepared weekly and monthly reports Show less

    • Türkiye
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Student
      • 1999 - 2004

      Metallurgical and Material Engineering Metallurgical and Material Engineering

    • Trainee
      • Aug 2003 - Sep 2003
    • Trainee
      • Aug 2002 - Sep 2002

Education

  • Middle East Technical University
    2,60, Metalurgy and Material Engineering
    1999 - 2004
  • Ayrancı High School
    4,96, Math and Science
    1996 - 1999
  • Ilkem Collage
    Secondary School
    1992 - 1995

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