Berker CAKIN

Head of Procurement at Samsung Electronics

Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Experienced Head Of Procurement with a demonstrated history of working in different industries. Has a solid experience in Procure to Pay process and skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, Strategic Sourcing and Management. Strong purchasing professional with a MSc. focused in Operational Research.

Experience

  • Head of Procurement at Samsung Türkiye
    Aug 2014 - Present · 12 yrs

    Accountable for Procurement function of Samsung Electronics Türkiye. Leading indirect procurement activities across Marketing, Corporate Services and CAPEX/OPEX related categories within a multinational organization. Managing strategic sourcing, supplier governance, procurement transformation, risk management and value creation initiatives. Involved in 3rd Party Manufacturing procurement operations and cross-functional regional stakeholder management. Managing a procurement team of 5 members

  • Senior Procurement Manager at Sutas
    Nov 2013 - Aug 2014 · 10 mos

    Accountable for Packaging Procurement of SÜTAŞ which was the biggest commodity except milk. Managing a procurement team of 4 members.

  • Procurement Business Development Manager at Coca-Cola Icecek A.S
    Dec 2002 - Nov 2013 · 11 yrs

    Indirect and direct categories in several positions

  • Budget Planning Analyst at Pınar Sut Mam. San. A.S, Yasar Holding
    Jul 2000 - Nov 2001 · 1 yr 5 mos