Vedat KAYA

Tasks; • Managing procurement processes, from supplier selection to order placement. • Evaluating suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. • Overseeing stock tracking and supporting warehouse management. • Maintaining strong vendor relationships for smooth supply chain operations. • Ensuring timely deliveries and optimizing inventory levels. .Contributing to cost-saving strategies and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities: Source suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and service. • Lead tenders RFI, RFP RFQ) for $300M+ projects, achieving 18% cost savings. • Conduct TCO analysis and negotiate optimal terms. • Manage vendor relations and procurement reporting • Oversee contracts and POs in SAP SRM Key Projects & Products: • Telecom: FTTH (GPON), Voltha SEBA, OLT, ONT, SFP modules • Network: Fiber cables, cabinets, PDU, UPS, transformers, circuit breakers • IT: NMS, software licensing maintenance services

Achievements/Tasks; - Creating contracts, open orders, or fixed orders on CAS (ERP) for electrical components for Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, and Ovens such as cables, cable trees, motors, PCB cards, igniters etc. - Overseeing procurement activities, budget monitoring, cost-reduction initiatives, and managing cost breakdown analyses to achieve annual savings targets and optimize purchasing efficiency. - Reporting to the Purchasing Director and weekly reporting to Italy.

Tasks; • Managed tenders, analyzed pricing, and issued POs in SAP. • Led supplier evaluations, KPI tracking. and on-site audits. • Conducted 1SO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 14001 audits • Provided EHS, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks training • Managed procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams • Led R&D projects: Smart Lighting, Local National 5G Projects: FATIH (Ministry of Education), NETAS 12 (Ministry of Health), ASELSAN GSM-R, Huawei Turkcell Global, KYK WiFi, Innova Yozgat City Hospital