Senior Import Specialist

With over 50 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Baymak operates with two production facilities on a 60,000 m² area in Tuzla, Istanbul.

As one of Turkey’s leading manufacturers, Baymak holds a strong position nationwide with approximately 500 dealers and more than 2,100 sales points. Since 2013, Baymak has been a 100% subsidiary of BDR Thermea Group, a Netherlands-based global leader and one of Europe’s top three HVAC companies.

Together with BDR Thermea, we combine our global experience with our regional strength in line with the group’s core values:

🤝 One Team | 🎯 Customer Focus | 🌱 Sustainable Future

We are looking for a Senior Import Specialist to join our growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the continuity of international supplier research, selection, and evaluation processes.
• Organizing and closely monitoring customs, logistics, and product safety procedures from the initial overseas order until the goods enter the warehouse.
• Staying up-to-date with current legislation regarding international procurement.
• Contacting suppliers for required purchases, collecting quotations, and conducting evaluations.
• Preparing contracts for materials, equipment, and services to be purchased.
• Conducting research for alternative suppliers and sub-industry partners.
• Planning and performing supplier/sub-industry audits and inspections when necessary; reporting audit results and initiating corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields,
• Solid knowledge of import legislation and Incoterms,
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the automotive, HVAC, or white goods industries.
• Experience in customs and logistics operations is a plus,
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP,
• Advanced level of written and verbal communication in English.
• Advanced negotiation and bargaining skills.

Benefits

At Baymak, we believe that work should enrich not only your calendar but also your life. Here are the advantages we provide to support your work-life balance:

• 2 days of remote work per week to support work-life balance,
• Annual shopping vouchers and monthly snack & beverage allowances,
• An extra day off on your birthday, because your special days matter to us,
• Comprehensive mixed health insurance for you,
• Support packages for child, education, birth, marriage, and bereavement.

What’s Life Like at Baymak?

• A supportive work environment where you can freely share your ideas,
• A company culture that values unity and collaboration with the #OneTeam mindset,
• A sustainable work environment that invests in your personal and professional development.