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• Turkcell reported an 23.4 % increase in revenues to TL 17.6bn ( c .$ 4.9bn ) in its last fiscal year .
• 90 % of Turkcell ’ s sourcing is done through e-tendering .
• 95 % of Turkcell ’ s tenders are published publicly on its online supplier portal .
• There are 30 companies under the Turkcell umbrella . disciplined and heightened focus that ensures tasks are fully completed to a high-standard in an efficient way .
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• Turkcell reported an 23.4 % increase in revenues to TL 17.6bn ( c .$ 4.9bn ) in its last fiscal year .

• 90 % of Turkcell ’ s sourcing is done through e-tendering .

• 95 % of Turkcell ’ s tenders are published publicly on its online supplier portal .

• There are 30 companies under the Turkcell umbrella . disciplined and heightened focus that ensures tasks are fully completed to a high-standard in an efficient way .

Türk also credits the firm ’ s innovative bundling negotiation technique for some of its success .
“ We have changed the rules of bundle negotiations and transformed it into a more planned , structured , systematic and collaborative structure ,” he adds .
Understanding the collaboration is key to success , Turkcell has also organised a Supplier Summit whereby the company can explain its strategies and expectations , make new business connections , strengthen existing relationships , and discuss new market trends .
In a similar vein , Turkcell ’ s procurement team is collaborating closely with its finance division .
By working together , the pair approach the firm ’ s budget in a very disciplined manner , meeting challenging capex and revenue targets .
With enviable financial health and some of the industry ’ s leading procurement practices , it seems Turkcell is set
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