Baris Kolay is a seasoned procurement and purchasing professional with extensive experience in various managerial roles. Currently serving as a Category Manager at Siemens since April 2024, Baris previously worked as a Regional Purchasing Manager at Cummins Inc. and held similar positions at Siemens, where responsibilities included contract negotiations, market analysis, and project procurement management. Earlier career experience includes serving as a Sales Engineer at Federal Elektrik, managing sales activities for large clients in Istanbul, and as a Line Manager at Toyota Tsusho, overseeing a steel slitting line. Baris holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.