Serdar Dulkadir
About Serdar Dulkadir
Serdar Dulkadir is the Procurement Operations Manager - Europe at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in procurement roles across multiple regions and a background in Chemical Engineering from Boğaziçi University.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Serdar Dulkadir is currently serving as the Procurement Operations Manager for Europe at SC Johnson. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, United States, he oversees procurement strategies and their implementation across the European region. He manages a team of four and acts as the first point of contact for all internal stakeholders. His role focuses on aligning local procurement processes with global strategies to drive business growth.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before assuming his current position, Serdar Dulkadir held multiple roles at SC Johnson. From 2014 to 2016, he was the Procurement Operations Manager for Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey. Prior to that, he served as the Procurement Operations Manager for Turkey and MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) from 2013 to 2014. Both roles were also based in Racine, Wisconsin, USA.
Experience at Unilever
Serdar Dulkadir has an extensive background in procurement operations from his tenure at Unilever. From 2011 to 2013, he worked as the Procurement Operations Manager for Raw Materials within the Home and Personal Care Chemicals division in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Prior to that, he served as the Assistant Procurement Manager for Third Party Manufacturing from 2010 to 2011. Earlier roles include positions as a Home and Personal Care Chemicals Supply Management Specialist (2008-2009) and Export Specialist (2006-2007).
Military Service
Serdar Dulkadir completed a five-month military service with the Turkish Government from 2009 to 2010. This experience is a part of his diverse professional background.
Educational Background
Serdar Dulkadir holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Boğaziçi University, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. He also completed his high school education at Galatasaray High School, attending from 1992 to 2000. His academic background in chemical engineering has complemented his extensive career in procurement across various regions and companies.
International Work Experience
With a career spanning several countries and regions, Serdar Dulkadir has accumulated extensive international work experience. Apart from his roles in the United States and United Kingdom, he has worked in Germany as a Management Trainee at Bayer (2005-2006), in France as an Intern at L'Oréal (2004-2005), and in Switzerland. This diverse geographical exposure has enriched his expertise in global procurement operations.