Mehmet Kasarli
Toronto,ON
Summary
Procurement Specialist with eight years of experience in project-based and manufacturing procurement within EPC and industrial environments. Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar budgets, global supplier networks, and complex logistics for international projects. Strong expertise in supplier negotiation, cost optimization, SAP-based procurement, and cross-functional stakeholder management. Experienced in delivering cost savings while ensuring compliance with quality standards (API, ASME), and on-time delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
North American Decal
Markham, Ontario
02.2023 - Current
- Supported accounting operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Gained exposure to cost structures, inventory accounting, and operational finance.
Procurement Supervisor
AAGER Gmbh
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE
06.2012 - 01.2020
- • Managed end-to-end procurement activities for large-scale manufacturing and EPC projects, with annual budgets ranging from USD 5M to USD 10M per project.
• Led procurement for pressure vessels, storage tanks, and industrial equipment, sourcing direct materials, indirect materials, services, and CAPEX.
• Coordinated simultaneously on approximately 100 projects per year within a portfolio of over 500 annual projects.
• Managed a global supplier base of over 850 vendors, maintaining an approved supplier panel of 572 suppliers.
• Prepared and launched RFQs/RFPs, evaluated technical and commercial bids, and led supplier negotiations on price, contracts, delivery terms, and quality requirements.
Worked cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Design, Project Management, Finance, and Operations teams.
Executed procurement activities through SAP, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and project timelines.
• Ensured material and service compliance with international quality standards, including API and ASME.
• Managed international logistics operations and optimized shipment strategies to reduce transportation costs.
• Prepared post-project procurement performance reports comparing budget vs. Actual spend, cost savings, and lessons learned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Business Administration
Anadolu University
Eskisehir09-2014
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Gazi University
Ankara 09-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Procurement Professional
College
Toronto, ONSkills
- Indirect and direct procurement,
- project-based and EPC procurement,
- supplier selection and RFQ/RFP,
- contract and price negotiation,
- cost saving and budget control,
- SAP (3 years),
- manufacturing and industrial procurement,
- logistics and delivery optimization,
- supplier risk management,
- stakeholder management,
- QCD (quality, cost, delivery),
- API and ASME standards
Achievements
- • Achieved 12% total cost savings on a USD 6M storage tank project for Gazprom by optimizing material sourcing, logistics strategy, and quality-related procurement.
• Delivered 8% cost savings on a USD 12M Shell tank dismantling and storage project through supplier negotiation, bundled sourcing, and logistics consolidation.
• Reduced international transportation costs by 6.5% by redesigning shipment methods for oversized steel plates transported from Germany to Turkey.
• Successfully mitigated supplier risks by implementing dual-sourcing strategies and proactive performance monitoring.
• Managed complex international procurement and logistics for heat exchanger projects, ensuring on-time site delivery despite contract and delivery challenges.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Full Professional
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
North American Decal
02.2023 - Current
Procurement Supervisor
AAGER Gmbh
06.2012 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Business Administration
Anadolu University
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Gazi University
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Procurement Professional
College