Tanju Durmaz

Continuously enhanced global purchasing by aligning IT and integrating new technologies, while leading a high-performing team. Standardized procurement processes to enable RPA. Designed structures, roles, and onboarding via the Purchasing Academy. Implemented KPI reporting to support financial impact. Advanced a sustainable supply chain focused on Scope 3 emissions. Built a data lake for AI-based process mining. Established an E-PMO for end-to-end digital transformation.

Realigned procurement strategy by addressing internal and external needs and defining a clear mission. Drove digitalization agenda and technology scouting to boost efficiency. Managed governance, compliance, risk, and CSR within the supply chain, supported by a targeted communication strategy. Improved process and data quality through analysis. Redesigned the organization and launched the Purchasing Academy. Advanced structural procurement development through strategic initiatives.

Managed global categories for logistics and fluid tech (120M €), leading negotiations, supplier strategies, and cross-functional teams. Drove supplier optimization and cross-department collaboration. Beyond purchasing, contributed to sales and marketing activities. As Purchasing Analyst, led performance reporting, ensured P&L-effective savings, supported target-setting, digitization, and tool usage, and acted as process owner for continuous improvement and system development.

Gained deep understanding of Japanese purchasing culture during a merger to identify synergies. Conducted supply market analysis by auditing 23 Japanese suppliers with focus on volume transfer. Drove harmonization of controlling and reporting mechanisms across entities. Initiated and implemented a joint global sea freight tender to leverage synergies and improve efficiency.

Analysis and further development of global supplier evaluation.

Supported implementation of supplier capacity queries to secure delivery for the new S-Class. Monitored and validated supplier feedback. Coordinated and controlled logistics audits at S-Class suppliers. Prepared data and status reports for project committees. Created and presented supply situation reports for all Mercedes-Benz Cars plants to top management. Developed and maintained the weekly shop floor management report.

Prepared monthly report templates, analyses, and presentations for the After Sales area using Excel and Access. Supported various projects, including customer satisfaction analyses and initiatives to improve master data quality. Created and translated manuals and training materials to support knowledge transfer and ensure consistent documentation across teams.

Order picking in the high-bay warehouse through control of the storage and retrieval machines. Additional general support in office activities.

Supported incoming goods inspection and intra-logistics processes. Ensured timely and accurate supply of medication to hospital wards. Assisted in daily pharmacy operations and provided support during dialysis procedures, contributing to smooth healthcare logistics and patient care.

Team leadership and development

Global Certified Advanced Procurement Professional (CAPP)

Fundamentale Grundlagen der Führung

Erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit mit Geschäftspartnern in Japan

Robotik & Internationales Projektmanagement

Vorpraktikum für Studium