Europe & Middle East Procurement Junior Buyer

Posting Date: 4 Aug 2026

City: Istanbul

Location: Istanbul, TR, 34742; Bucharest, RO

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: International Procurement

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Europe & Middle East Procurement Junior Buyer to join its office in Istanbul within the International Procurement Division.

Mission

The Junior Buyer will assist in the Supply Chain process by researching supplier information, evaluating potential suppliers and validating supplier orders submitted by Business Units. This role is integral to ensuring that our Supply Chain activities are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s goals and compliance requirements.

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Key Accountabilities

• Support Development & Implementation of Supply Chain Strategy

  • Assist in aligning Supply Chain activities with guidelines, policies, processes, and regulatory requirements.

• Supplier Scouting & Segmentation

  • Help maintain and update the Vendor List with suitable suppliers.

• Performance Management

  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of supplier performance scorecards and risk passports.

• Risk Assessment

  • Support the risk passport process to identify and mitigate Supply Chain risks.

• Supplier Evaluation

  • Assist in evaluating supplier performance in terms of operations, legal compliance, quality, Supply Chain, ESG, and overall compliance.

• RFQ Management

  • Issue Requests for Quotation and manage the receipt and initial evaluation of bids.

• Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Provide initial analysis and reporting of purchasing management data.

• Supplier Assessment

  • Conduct basic assessments of supplier capabilities and maintain relationships with key suppliers.

• Technical Collaboration

  • Collaborate closely with the Business Units for technical evaluations and participate in Tender.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration Finance Management

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supply Chain management, or a related field (e.g Finance- Economics)

• Basic understanding of Supply Chain processes and supplier evaluation techniques.

• Fluency in Turkish and English, both written and spoken, is mandatory

• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Supply Chain software.

• Good communication and negotiation skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Competencies

• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.