Erdem Piyale

Erdem Piyale is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the Direct Procurement Manager EAME-East at Syngenta since March 2011, where responsibilities include overseeing Direct Procurement activities and coordinating subcontractors for production. Piyale has a proven track record in implementing Global Procurement Policies and Supply Chain Strategies across various regions, including Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Israel, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. Prior to Syngenta, Piyale held the position of Purchasing Chief at KoçZer, where a strategic management plan was created for long-term projects and centralized procurement contracts were negotiated. Early career experience includes an Assistant Specialist role at Daimler AG - Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş., focusing on tendering processes for IT and Logistics. Educational qualifications include an Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, a program at INSEAD, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boğaziçi University.