Ilyas Kurdoglu

• Acting as the primary procurement interface for the project team from concept to mass production. • Managing RFQ process for projects of data connectivity & high voltage product group. • ​Ensuring the BOM meets the pre-defined financial targets set during the design phase. • Deep-diving into should-cost models to challenge supplier pricing on raw materials, labor, and overhead. • Bringing strategic suppliers into the design phase to optimize for DfM. • ​Ensuring all sourced components are ready for business according to the project’s gate schedule. • ​Identifying and neutralizing supply chain risks (lead times, capacity, or single-source dependencies) before SOP. • Handling engineering change notices and negotiating the cost/inventory impact with suppliers.

• Managing seat mechanism commodity globally with 38 suppliers. • Identifying commodity strategy, making global sourcing and supplier selection in line with the strategy from RFQ, preparation to SOP, including change management during mass production. • Creating escalation methods for regular price follow-up. • Negotiating and managing vendor contracts (LON & GPA).

• Participating in managing seat mechanism commodity globally & managing electronics commodity locally. • Working as project buyer for internal development project. • Taking part in grand projects concerning TOGG, Stellantis, Ford, Renault, Audi, VW. • Seeking VA/VE opportunities for cost improvement. • Change management: price, investment, and time plan negotiation with supplier. • Annual budget allocation and accordance with the budget. • Saving annually over 3% of commodity turnover through comprehensive analysis, identification, and negotiation. • Sourcing new, well-qualified vendors for purchasing needs. • Ensuring market benchmark (raw material follow-up, newcomers, innovation)