Procurement Excellence
Standardizing, simplifying and continuously improving procurement processes through measurable performance indicators.
PROCUREMENT EXCELLENCE · NEGOTIATION · DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION · STRATEGY
SERCAN TÜMER, MSc.
Procurement Excellence Manager @Nestlé
Advancing procurement through strategy, technology and continuous improvement.
01 / Short profile
Turning strategy into stronger processes and measurable outcomes.
I see procurement not simply as an operational process, but as a strategic capability that directly influences business outcomes. I combine my experience across aviation and FMCG with process simplification, effective use of digital tools and a continuous-improvement mindset.
- Current role
- Procurement Excellence Manager · Nestlé
- Focus Areas
- Negotiations· Process excellence · Digital transformation · Continuous improvement
02 / Areas of expertise
Process excellence. Digital transformation. Measurable value.
Digital/New Generation Procurement
Building more transparent, efficient, risk-managed, and user-focused procurement processes through digital platforms such as SAP Ariba, e-sourcing strategies, Cirtuo, Beroe, and TPRM.
Strategic Procurement
Creating sustainable business value through category strategies, negotiation, and total cost of ownership approaches, and evolving into a 'trusted advisor' role within the organization.
Transformation & Capability Building
Supporting the adoption of new processes and technologies through stakeholder engagement, training and continuous improvement.
03 / Academic work
Master’s Thesis · Hacettepe University · 2022
The Acceptance of Digital Technologies in Industrial Procurement
An Examination in the Aviation Industry with TAM and TOE Models
This research examines the factors influencing the acceptance of digital technologies in industrial procurement using the TAM and TOE models. Data from 134 procurement professionals in Türkiye’s aviation industry were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling. The findings show that compatibility, relative advantage and organizational competence improve perceived ease of use, while complexity and perceived risk negatively affect perceived usefulness and ease of use.
- Digitalization
- Industrial Procurement
- TAM
- TOE
- B2B Marketing
04 / Contact
Let’s begin with an exchange of ideas.
Get in touch to discuss procurement excellence, digital transformation and process improvement, or simply to connect professionally.
Email ben@sercantumer.com Connect on LinkedIn