Giray Konuksever
Sourcing Director at Aryas International Limited- Claim this Profile
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Türkçe Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Stratejik Satın Alma ve Müzakere Yönetimi
Bahçeşehir ÜniversitesiJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
TypeCoach
Kingfisher plcMay, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Time Management
Kingfisher plcFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Coaching
MB AkademiJun, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Global Procurement Academy I / Category Strategy
Kimberly-ClarkJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Global Procurement Academy II / Negotiation Skills & RFx
The Negotiation ExpertsJan, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Conflict Management
United internalJan, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Global Procurement Academy / Seven Levers, Market Structure, Analysis & Insights, Cost Analysis, Cost Modeling,
Kimberly-ClarkJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Improve Personal Effectiveness
Develor AgencyJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Kaizen Continuously Improvement Level1 Training – Problem Solving
Kimberly-ClarkJan, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Presentation Skills
Masters Training InternationalJan, 2009- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Aryas International Limited
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sourcing Director
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Sep 2022 - Present
Aryas International is one stop sourcing office for DIY Product Categories. Headquarter is in Hong Kong and liaison office in Istanbul. *Establishing Aryas International Istanbul sourcing office from scratch and ensure liaison office runs smoothly. *Operating a wide range of activities including team building, recruitment, develop a factory & category strategy, maintain relationships with customers, market/product/cost/index analyses, identify cost saving opportunities and more. *Actively managing operations carried out within the regions including Turkey, Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe. *Product categories of sourcing activities are building materials, hardlines (Heating, Plumbing, Tooling, Roofing, Doors & Windows, Garden, Furniture, Outdoor, Tiling, Sanitaryware, Kitchen etc). Show less
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Kingfisher plc
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sourcing Manager
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Mar 2015 - Oct 2022
Source & Develop new products and vendors for Technical Category from Europe, Middle East and Africa for Kingfisher Operation Companies ( B&Q, Castorama, Brico Depot, Screwfix, Koctas ). I have well knowledge & experience on pvc, aluminium, metal, radiator, outdoor and building categories. •Research markets to source and develop new products and vendors for all DIY sector operating companies, ensuring customer requirements and brief from Range Sourcing team are met. •Understand manufacturing process and cost structures for all of the applicable category areas. •Exploit opportunities for component sourcing and manages the ‘Design to Cost’ process. •Lead activity planning and reporting. •Track global index/ reports for related raw materials. •Prepare buying trip and visits to stores, vendors and factories properly. •Check product samples, quotes, artwork and packaging to ensure that customer requirements are met. •Negotiate excellent cost prices for new briefs/products aiming to achieving cost reduction against existing/alternative sources of supply. •Negotiate the most favorable buying terms and ensure all commercial agreements are clearly documented in Contract. •Lead and support strategic sourcing activities. •Develop and manage a high performing team. •Manage the negotiating process with vendors. •Identify, qualify, and manage vendors and factories within the footprint, with a focus on establishing the best quality / cost proposition in each product category, group brand and industrial segment. •Manage vendor performance; build, engage and maintain optimum vendor portfolio to maximise volume leverage while mitigating risks. Show less
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Kimberly-Clark
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Buyer
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2015
MRO / Capex / Spare Parts & Equipment Import•Responsible for the procurement of all MRO category, materials, equipment and services required by the Mill•Leading machinery purchasing in new investments•Responsible in Investment Incentive Certificate•Preparing decision matrix together with related departments•Negotiation with suppliers•Manage and conclude contracts including pricing, stock, payment term and delivery conditions•Manage to Supplier Evaluation and Supplier Management•Implement Sourcing Strategies, short, medium and long term to contribute to the Company’s operating profit and working capital objectives.•Manage cost saving projects and achieving the quarterly objectives in line with Procurement targets for savings and working capital improvements.•Analyzing purchasing data and reporting to management, finance and related departments to track of monthly / annually mill spends. Show less
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Procurement Specialist
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Mar 2009 - Jan 2012
Packaging / Spare Parts & Finish Goods Import•Responsible for the procurement of all Packaging materials category including inner / outer packs, Corrugated Boxes, Plastics and Stretch•Working cross-functionally and closely with Packaging specialist, Operations, Planning, RD&E and Marketing on new product optimization projects•Tracking Packaging price index and material costs•Evaluate the suppliers yearly and Search for new potential suppliers •Responsible Spare parts and Finish Goods import operations, Starting from the request of demand planner the requests are transferred to purchase orders. By managing the relationships with the suppliers and place the orders, receive confirmation and follow up the shipment process. Manage the clearance when the goods are arrived to customs including the local transfer to designated warehouse•Experienced in bonded warehouse operations Show less
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IKEA Group
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Italy
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Service & Operation Specialist
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2007 - 2008
•Responsible to solve customer problems in a short term, with the best way in order to sustain customer satisfaction. •Preparing necessary reports, statistical data’s about the customers and the issues that is important to improvement areas for the company. •Responsible to solve customer problems in a short term, with the best way in order to sustain customer satisfaction. •Preparing necessary reports, statistical data’s about the customers and the issues that is important to improvement areas for the company.
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Foreign Trade Specialist
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2005 - 2007
•Responsible for Export & Import operations. •Working closely with customers, forwarders and customs consultant. •Responsible for Export & Import operations. •Working closely with customers, forwarders and customs consultant.
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Education
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Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi
Matematik
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