Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Timeline
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Asli Sarac

Asli Sarac

Florstadt

Summary

Procurement professional with comprehensive experience in managing project resources and procurement activities. Proven ability to streamline procurement processes and achieve cost savings while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to evolving project demands, ensuring consistent and reliable performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strategic Realignment & Project Engagement in Procurement

Professional Reorientation Initiative
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided procurement consulting for an SME in the chemicals & packaging sector, supporting its market entry into Germany and aligning sourcing strategy with EU compliance standards.
  • Designed and delivered training & mentoring programs for young professionals in procurement across Turkey and Germany, strengthening next-Generation talent development.
  • Currently preparing for PMP Certification, expanding project management skills

Project Manager New Work & Offices

Danone Deutschland GmbH
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Led the implementation of the “Future of Work” concept across all Danone sites in the DACH region, impacting 1,500+ employees.
  • Optimized 4 pilot sites based on structured employee feedback, achieving higher workplace satisfaction scores and improved space utilization.
  • Directed a cross-functional project team (HR, IT, Procurement, Facility, Finance) and coordinated local Real estate managers, ensuring timely and cost-efficient rollouts.
  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced collaboration, productivity, and cost efficiency across office operations.

Senior Buyer - 3rd Party Manufacturing

Danone Deutschland GmbH
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed €10 M annual spend in 3rd Party Manufacturing, delivering €450 k savings (5,2%), fully meeting annual productivity targets.
  • Negotiated and optimized external manufacturing contracts, achieving six-figure cost savings and improved terms.
  • Led cross-functional feasibility projects for new product innovations in the DACH & European markets, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
  • Implemented efficient procurement processes and supplier evaluation systems, improving compliance and transparency.
  • Secured supply continuity for critical SKUs in DACH region, minimizing business risk and safeguarding revenue streams.

Strategic Buyer - Indirect Procurement

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH
02.2017 - 10.2021
  • Developed and implemented global and local sourcing strategies in indirect procurement (Facilities, MRO, Marketing, IT, Energy, Capex) covering € 10 M annual indirect + € 20 M Capex spend .
  • Managed cross-functional projects and productivity initiatives, delivering annual cost savings of 5% while improving supplier performance.
  • Optimized cost, quality and lead times by introducing new procurement processes and performance KPIs.
  • Conducted supplier market analyses and onboarded new vendors, increasing competitiveness and innovation potential.
  • Led complex contract negotiations that improved delivery reliability and ensured long-term value creation.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.

Purchasing Assistant

Passavant Energy & Environment
05.2013 - 01.2017
  • Water treatment, energy and environmental technology

Project Assistant

Accenture
03.2012 - 08.2012
  • Beratung

Education

Master of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages and Business

Justus Liebig University
02.2012

International Marketing

University of Wolverhampton
02.2007

Bachelor - Public Finance

9 Eylül University
08.2004

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proactive and responsible way of working
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Adaptability
  • Project management
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Affiliations

  • BME (German Association for Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics)
  • PMI (Project Management Institut)
  • Toastmasters:speaking skills and leadership

Certification

  • Professional Negotiation Expert / En Garde, 2019
  • Advanced Communicator / Toastmasters International, 2018

LANGUAGES

German - business fluent
English - business fluent
Turkish - Mother tongue

Timeline

Strategic Realignment & Project Engagement in Procurement

Professional Reorientation Initiative
01.2025 - Current

Project Manager New Work & Offices

Danone Deutschland GmbH
01.2023 - 01.2025

Senior Buyer - 3rd Party Manufacturing

Danone Deutschland GmbH
11.2021 - 01.2023

Strategic Buyer - Indirect Procurement

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH
02.2017 - 10.2021

Purchasing Assistant

Passavant Energy & Environment
05.2013 - 01.2017

Project Assistant

Accenture
03.2012 - 08.2012

International Marketing

University of Wolverhampton

Bachelor - Public Finance

9 Eylül University

Master of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages and Business

Justus Liebig University

Hobbies and Interests

Audiobooks (biography, politics, society)
Asli Sarac