Barış Bayar

Barış Bayar, MA, CIPS, currently serves as a Strategic Purchaser at Kverneland Group since January 2023, where responsibilities include implementing sourcing strategies across Europe and Turkey, maintaining supplier relations, and adjusting SAP MM purchasing reports. Prior to this role, Barış held positions such as Purchasing Manager at KUTLUSAN KAFES, Procurement Supervisor at Döktaş Dökümcülük A.Ş., and Purchasing Specialist at CMS JANT VE MAKİNA SAN. A.Ş. Significant experience involves managing procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing material sourcing for various manufacturing plants. Barış's career began as a Purchasing Engineer at Componenta, followed by roles in project engineering and quality assurance, demonstrating a diverse background in purchasing and supply chain management. Barış holds advanced education from London Metropolitan University and a degree from Uludag University.