Ilknur Bozdag

• Managed the Procurement Operations team handling supplier onboarding, due diligence and BAU process by improving the operational efficiency. • Acting as the key contact for spend policy related matters, support the stakeholders and ensured policy followed effectively while addressing the compliance risk. • Acted as the main point of contact for managing due diligence and compliance for all onboarded suppliers, improving overall risk management. • Collaborated with head of the category management team to develop and implement buying channel strategies for suppliers. • Led risk identification and mitigation processes during supplier onboarding, implementing procedures for managing medium- and high-risk suppliers. • Leading the implementation of a new digital procurement S2P system, overseeing sourcing, contract management, supplier enablement and system integration. • Managed and implemented P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes, including ways to buy, buying channels, and content strategy, in line with category strategies. • Guided risk management policies for supplier onboarding and contracts, reducing risk impact and ensuring contract compliance. • Track and improve the procurement operations service KPIs to ensure compliance with the SLA framework.

• Led global sourcing projects and conducted market research by managing key suppliers in the luxury category, aligning procurement strategies with budgeted category plans and tactical supply strategies • Directed NPD procurement projects, collaborating with stakeholders to successfully complete 17 projects and agreed on contract terms within deadlines and budget constraints. • Managed indirect procurement categories across marketing, IT, and operations, negotiating contracts and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. • Led procurement strategies for direct and indirect categories, achieving cost savings while maintaining service quality. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and drive cost efficiencies for each projects. • Provided detailed analysis and comprehensive data reports on purchasing activities to track the supplier's KPI and make improvements on it. • Conducted in-depth pricing analysis in procurement categories, delivering recommendations on pricing strategies, savings opportunities, and future investment plan. Used TCO to improve the full cost impact, efficiency and long term value. • Managed RFx and tendering processes in alignment with the tactical plan, optimizing competitive bidding and supplier negotiations to drive cost efficiency • Performed trend analysis on upcoming projects, made annual supplier performance reviews, evaluated VCPs (Value Creation Projects) through supplier benchmarking, and planned rebate chart to optimize annual budget.. • Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier selection, negotiation, contract awarding, and ongoing contract management to ensure compliance and value delivery.

• Led suppliers to ensure production schedules, product specifications and delivery timelines were aligned. • Conducting inventory analysis according to the products to be delivered to the warehouse for the textile, footwear and bag categories. • Coordinated customer deliveries and supported the invoicing process to streamline order-to-cash cycles and improve customer satisfaction. • Worked closely with warehouse team leaders to manage order flow, optimizing pick-pack-ship processes to ensure timely dispatch. • Led end-to-end supply chain procedures, managing shipping documentation, delivery schedules, and weekly dispatch planning to meet operational KPIs. • Maintained and analyzed ERP system data, identifying trends and stock level

• Optimized supplier selection to source the most value-added supply option, improving operational excellence. • Sourced suppliers for new business opportunities, enhancing the company's supplier base and ensuring alignment with future business growth. • Managed P&L and piloted financial forecasts for the next 2 years, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals. • Developed and led tactical and strategic plans for existing suppliers, increasing supplier profitability by 10%. • Negotiated and managed S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) contracts to efficiently handle yearly commitments and reducing financial risks.

• Led supply flow operations for Decathlon’s products, managing component and finished goods suppliers to ensure end-to-end supply chain efficiency, timely delivery, quality, and cost optimization • Developed and implemented capacity allocation and seasonal production plans. • Managed import and export operations across Asia, Europe, and the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with supplier contracts and international trade regulations. • Performed supplier audits to evaluate and improve supply performance, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements and operational KPIs.

• Managed supplier relationships and controlled order lead times, optimizing procurement to meet budgetary guidelines and ensuring timely product availability.. • Analyzed sales performance, identifying the best- and worst-selling products to inform future procurement decisions and improve product portfolio management. • Developed and managed monthly and yearly budgets, aligning financial planning with business objectives and improving cost-efficiency in the procurement process.