İlker Akçasu

• Directed €210M+ procurement budgets across BOPP, BOPET, and CPP raw material categories, achieving consistent annual cost savings. • Developed and executed global procurement strategies for BOPET, BOPP and CPP categories, managing a €210M annual budget and ensuring long-term supply stability. • Negotiated and implemented index-linked long-term agreements (LTAs) with global suppliers, improving cost predictability and mitigating market volatility. • Led sustainability initiatives that reduced carbon footprint by optimizing logistics, prioritizing eco-certified suppliers, and promoting renewable resources. • Achieved significant annual cost savings by applying strategic sourcing, conducting thorough market analysis, and renegotiating supplier contracts in alignment with index movements. • Improved supplier performance by 3% through structured KPIs, regular audits, and compliance programs. • Partnered with R&D and local procurement teams to resolve quality issues, develop new sourcing solutions, and support innovation projects. • Provided executive leadership with market intelligence reports, budget forecasts, and strategic recommendations based on global supply-demand trends.

Served concurrently as Purchasing Manager for Asaş Packaging, a subsidiary of Constantia Flexibles Group, while holding a global role as Film Sub-Category Manager within Constantia Flexibles’ Group Procurement team. • Developed and executed a global sourcing strategy for BOPET raw materials, optimizing cost, quality, and service levels across multiple markets. • Negotiated global supply agreements with favorable delivery and payment terms, while maintaining and auditing an approved supplier list to ensure compliance. • Managed a team of 4 procurement professionals, increasing productivity and operational efficiency through process improvements. • Directed €60M annual raw material budget preparation and quarterly reviews, ensuring alignment with market trends and corporate financial targets. • Conducted domestic and international market price analysis, providing actionable recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making. • Ensured compliance with customs processes, regulatory requirements, and internal procurement standards, avoiding delays and penalties. • Reduced inventory levels by 50% while maintaining uninterrupted production through effective resource planning. • Collaborated with R&D and related departments to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions, improving supplier quality ratings.

• Oversaw procurement of raw materials, packaging, and services, managing supplier negotiations, contracts, and budgets to support production efficiency.