But times have changed . Nowadays , procurement sits squarely at the heart of almost every five-year plan and business strategy in a way the sector could never have imagined .

Embarking on an ambitious root-

and-branch transformation of its procurement function , Turkcell has seen considerable success in recent years , reporting record revenues of $ 4.9bn in its last fiscal year .

Ali Türk , the firm ’ s Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Management , says that by championing resourceful buying practices and close-knit supplier relationships , procurement is elevating the company to new heights .

“ If you want to stay strong and

326 May 2018