Aral Topaloglu

Responsible rubber, brass, plastics. Achieved ~2% cost savings via negotiations. Developed sourcing strategies & supplier qualification in Europe/Asia. Replaced a key Chinese supplier with a European one. Led 30+ procurement projects. Negotiated pricing, contracts & annual adjustments. Conducted market analyses, benchmarking & TCO-based RFQs. Supported claims & corrective actions. Reviewed ISO, DIN, RoHS, REACH & monitored PPWR. Coordinated logistics & customs. Prepared reports, spend analyses & KPIs.

· Responsible for procurement projects in textiles, chemicals, and plastic materials. · Lead tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations. · Implement supply chain processes and management reporting structures. · Coordinate supplier quality, procurement performance, and logistics activities.

Coordinate cross-functional teams (Procurement, Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics) for smooth transition. Optimize procurement in assembly lines & steel mills per make-or-buy. Drive make-or-buy decisions (steel, castings, plastics, fasteners, components) & build electronics expertise (motors, ECUs, sensors). Manage milestones, risks, actions & stakeholder comms during integration. Support supplier contract & master data transfer for uninterrupted supply chain.

• Led M&A (China/HK/Europe): 12 evaluated, 2 closed, integrated sub-50 firms under ISO/REACH/OEKO-TEX. • Negotiated global agreements; optimized TCO, payment terms & FX risk. • Drove P&L improvement via benchmarking, alternative sourcing & material substitution. • Managed purchasing, delivery & inventory to protect working capital & cash flow. • Ensured compliance, supplier documentation & risk mitigation. • Aligned procurement with financial planning, budget control & inflation impact.