About Niyazi
I am an independent procurement and supplier verification consultant, supporting EU and international companies sourcing from Turkey and the Western Balkans.
I specialize in the most risk-critical early stages of procurement, before any commercial commitment is made. My role is to help buyers avoid unreliable suppliers, miscommunication, and costly sourcing mistakes by delivering verified, decision-ready inputs.
My core expertise includes:
• Supplier verification (company registration, export capability, certification checks)
• Product sourcing in Turkey (factories, manufacturers, exporters)
• First-contact validation and supplier shortlisting
• RFQ preparation support and structured supplier comparison
• Commercial and operational risk analysis prior to sampling or contracting
I work strictly as a non-agent and non-commission-based consultant. I do not represent suppliers and I do not take margins from transactions.
My value lies in providing clear documentation, structured sourcing intelligence, and risk-focused analysis, enabling clients to move forward with confidence and full visibility.
English
Fluent
Turkish
Native or bilingual
Albanian
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- HanaSolution LLCExecutive DirectorLOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAINAugust 2024 - Today (1 year and 10 months)Peja, Kosovo• Procurement & Sourcing Consulting – Connect EU, US, and MENA buyers with verified Turkish manufacturers, delivering supplier shortlists (3–5 vetted options per request) and OSINT-based verification.• Market Research & Entry Strategy – Conduct sector-focused research in manufacturing, textiles, construction, FMCG, and machinery, providing actionable insights for international buyers.• RFQ & Cost Optimization – Prepare RFQs, benchmark 3–5 suppliers, and deliver pricing/compliance analysis; typically reducing landed costs by 10–15% and improving supplier reliability.• Contract Management & Compliance – Support negotiations, Incoterms selection, and EU/US standards compliance to minimize sourcing risks.• Logistics & Cross-Border Coordination – Advise on shipping, customs, and door-to-door delivery terms (DDP, FOB, CIF) to streamline supply chain execution.• Multilingual Client Support – Consult clients in Turkish, English, and Albanian, ensuring full cultural and linguistic adaptation for smooth business transactions.• Diversified Services – Extend procurement expertise to health tourism, vendor negotiation, and logistics support, reinforcing the company’s cross-sector adaptability.
- EPD CAMP KFTExecutive DirectorCONSULTING AND AUDITSJuly 2022 - August 2024 (2 years and 1 month)Budapest, Hungary
- Supported Turkish and European SMEs with cross-border procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and sourcing coordination.
• Facilitated trade connections between Turkish manufacturers and Hungarian/EU buyers, ensuring compliance with EU procurement and import standards.• Coordinated import/export logistics, vendor onboarding, and supplier verification processes across multiple sectors.• Built and managed a short-term rental business (10+ properties), applying procurement, vendor management, and digital platform operations (Airbnb, Booking.com).• Delivered multilingual client support (Turkish, English, Hungarian), bridging communication gaps between regional buyers and suppliers.• Oversaw cost optimization and risk analysis for local supply chains and service providers. - Turkish Armed Forces / Turkish Land ForcesProcurement & Logistics Officer | Combat Engineer (Defense Engineering) | UN & NATO MissionsDEFENSE AND MILITARYAugust 1999 - November 2020 (21 years and 3 months)Ankara, Türkiye• Procurement & Contract Management – Directed procurement operations and managed multimillion-dollar budgets. Prepared, reviewed, and evaluated tender files, ensuring compliance with Turkish regulations and NATO/UN standards.• Supply Chain & Logistics Leadership – Coordinated end-to-end logistics and supply operations for 100+ personnel, covering sourcing, transport, and infrastructure delivery across multiple mission sites.• Defense Engineering (Combat Engineer Corps) – Led large-scale construction, infrastructure, and fortification projects under high-security conditions. Integrated procurement and logistics with technical engineering requirements.• UN & NATO Missions – Supported international deployments, including UNIFIL Lebanon and NATO exercises in Europe. Oversaw procurement, logistics, and engineering support in multinational environments.• Risk & Compliance Management – Specialized in risk assessment, safety compliance, and supplier reliability. Supervised explosive ordnance risk management (landmines, demolitions, IEDs) and developed training protocols.• Strategic Leadership – Commanded engineering and procurement teams, balancing operational planning, supplier management, and real estate/construction projects simultaneously.
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Education
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Military EngineeringTurkish Military Academy (Kara Harp Okulu)1999Formal education in military engineering with a strong focus on structured planning, logistics, procurement processes, risk assessment, and decision-making under operational constraints. Training emphasized analytical thinking, documentation discipline, compliance awareness, and coordination across multi-stakeholder environments — skills directly transferable to supplier verification, procurement consulting, and risk-controlled sourcing projects.
Certifications
- Inbound SalesHubSpot Academy2025
- Introduction To Supply Chain ManagementAlison2025