Deniz Niyazi Yildiz

• Procurement & Sourcing Consulting – Connect EU, US, and MENA buyers with verified Turkish manufacturers, delivering supplier shortlists (3–5 vetted options per request) and OSINT-based verification. • Market Research & Entry Strategy – Conduct sector-focused research in manufacturing, textiles, construction, FMCG, and machinery, providing actionable insights for international buyers. • RFQ & Cost Optimization – Prepare RFQs, benchmark 3–5 suppliers, and deliver pricing/compliance analysis; typically reducing landed costs by 10–15% and improving supplier reliability. • Contract Management & Compliance – Support negotiations, Incoterms selection, and EU/US standards compliance to minimize sourcing risks. • Logistics & Cross-Border Coordination – Advise on shipping, customs, and door-to-door delivery terms (DDP, FOB, CIF) to streamline supply chain execution. • Multilingual Client Support – Consult clients in Turkish, English, and Albanian, ensuring full cultural and linguistic adaptation for smooth business transactions. • Diversified Services – Extend procurement expertise to health tourism, vendor negotiation, and logistics support, reinforcing the company’s cross-sector adaptability.

• Supported Turkish and European SMEs with cross-border procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and sourcing coordination. • Facilitated trade connections between Turkish manufacturers and Hungarian/EU buyers, ensuring compliance with EU procurement and import standards. • Coordinated import/export logistics, vendor onboarding, and supplier verification processes across multiple sectors. • Built and managed a short-term rental business (10+ properties), applying procurement, vendor management, and digital platform operations (Airbnb, Booking.com). • Delivered multilingual client support (Turkish, English, Hungarian), bridging communication gaps between regional buyers and suppliers. • Oversaw cost optimization and risk analysis for local supply chains and service providers.

• Procurement & Contract Management – Directed procurement operations and managed multimillion-dollar budgets. Prepared, reviewed, and evaluated tender files, ensuring compliance with Turkish regulations and NATO/UN standards. • Supply Chain & Logistics Leadership – Coordinated end-to-end logistics and supply operations for 100+ personnel, covering sourcing, transport, and infrastructure delivery across multiple mission sites. • Defense Engineering (Combat Engineer Corps) – Led large-scale construction, infrastructure, and fortification projects under high-security conditions. Integrated procurement and logistics with technical engineering requirements. • UN & NATO Missions – Supported international deployments, including UNIFIL Lebanon and NATO exercises in Europe. Oversaw procurement, logistics, and engineering support in multinational environments. • Risk & Compliance Management – Specialized in risk assessment, safety compliance, and supplier reliability. Supervised explosive ordnance risk management (landmines, demolitions, IEDs) and developed training protocols. • Strategic Leadership – Commanded engineering and procurement teams, balancing operational planning, supplier management, and real estate/construction projects simultaneously.

• Commanded a multinational engineering unit under UN mandate, delivering daily construction and infrastructure tasks in a conflict-sensitive environment. • Oversaw the construction of military facilities, roads, checkpoints, and protective barriers across designated UN zones. • Coordinated procurement, logistics, and material supply with UN agencies and local authorities, ensuring compliance with international standards. • Managed and trained cross-functional teams of 30+ military engineers and local contractors. • Ensured alignment with UN regulations, HSE protocols, and international construction standards. • Maintained operational readiness in emergency response, infrastructure repair, and mine risk mitigation.

• Directed technical support, maintenance, and infrastructure management at one of Turkey’s premier Special Forces training centers. • Oversaw the installation, repair, and calibration of training systems, including obstacle courses, explosive simulators, and field engineering equipment. • Managed procurement, inventory, and logistics for technical systems, spare parts, and specialized training infrastructure. • Implemented preventive maintenance programs, ensuring continuous readiness of high-risk training facilities. • Coordinated daily technical operations to guarantee safety, compliance, and uninterrupted training for elite military units. • Supervised and trained a team of technicians, establishing strict adherence to military safety protocols and technical standards.