Didem Kalkan

Strategic Procurement & Cost Optimization | Building Resilient Supply Chains | Ex-Unilever Ex-Oyak | Indirect Category Management @Balparmak

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Procurement Manager with 13+ years of experience across FMCG, automotive, and industrial sectors, specializing in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. Proven track record of delivering multi-million-euro savings and leading cross-functional procurement initiatives in global and regional organizations. Experienced in managing complex supplier ecosystems, leading procurement transformation initiatives, and delivering measurable cost savings while supporting business growth. # Category Management # Direct Procurement # Indirect Procurement # Supplier Negotiation # Cost Reduction Programs # Contract Management #Procurement Analytics # Procure-to-Pay (P2P) # Supplier Development # ESG Procurement

Experience

  • Indirect Procurement Manager at Balparmak
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Assistant Strategic Procurement Manager & Category Manager at Unilever
    Dec 2021 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Localization Sourcing Manager - Industrial Investments Project based at OYAK Maden Metalürji
    May 2021 - Dec 2021 · 8 mos

  • Global Procurement Project Manager (Project based ) at aichele GROUP GmbH + Co. KG
    Sep 2020 - May 2021 · 9 mos

  • Procurement Supervisor & Global Project Buyer at MURAT TICARET KABLO SAN.A.S.
    May 2012 - Aug 2020 · 8 yrs 4 mos