Kerem Özbek

Experience

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  Anadolu University

  Jan 1999 - May 2002

  Research Assistant

  Teaching Assistant, Ceramic Processing Laboratory Coordinator, Undergraduate level course in General Materials and Physical Properties of CeramicsResearch Assistant, • Adjusted waste lime slip-casting recycling processes in vitrifying industry. • Achieved easy to clean vitrified glazed surfaces. Industrial Project, implemented successfullyAcademic Consultant, working as computer and operating system specialist at Open Education Faculty.

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  IKEA FOREIGN TRADE ISTANBUL

  May 2002 - Jan 2006

  Purchasing Engineer

  • Contributing to products being produced in the right quality and at the right price.• Working as responsible engineer for new suppliers, prioritized suppliers or suppliers with special challenges.• Coaching and assisting suppliers as well as the purchasing team in specific tasks, such as i.e. quality and efficiency development or modified production methods.• Contributing to the recruitment of new engineers.• Contributing to the training and development of new engineers.• Working with cost improvements by means of product and production improvements.• Securing quality demands of both, suppliers and products.• Actively working with technical and material development.• Handling of claims and corrective actions.• Supporting the start-up, development and discontinuation of suppliers Daha az göster

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  IKEA TRADING SOUTH EAST EUROPE

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Business Developer

  • Responsible for optimizing the purchasing possibilities by developing the existing, and finding new suppliers; creating an efficient supplier structure within the Trading Area as well as for IKEA globally.• Setting business strategies, goals and action plans for the purchase team that are aligned with IKEA’s overall strategies.• Creating business plans together with each supplier that will expand the full potential of the business.• Managing and coordinating a purchase team in the daily purchasing and logistic operations• Monitoring and following up of the strategies, goals and actions set by the respective material category• Giving directive support in order to develop each member of the purchase team• Negotiating with suppliers according to company goals and values• Ensuring that all products are purchased according to best buy principles Daha az göster

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  IKEA of SWEDEN

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Project Leader "Business Improvements"
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  KOZ Trading Consultancy

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Consultant
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  Pasabahce

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Business Development Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Office Manager

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • International Sales Manager

    Mar 2012 - Jan 2012
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  Cambro Manufacturing

  Jan 2015 - now

  • GM Cambro Özay

    Jan 2017 - now

  • GM Cambro Özay BG

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Deputy General Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017