Dilara Iz Yuksel
About Dilara Iz Yuksel
Dilara Iz Yuksel is a Project Manager II in Procurement Transformation at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in procurement and process engineering.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Dilara Iz Yuksel currently holds the title of Project Manager II, Procurement Transformation at TELUS. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she is responsible for overseeing procurement transformation projects. Her role involves managing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and implementing procurement strategies aimed at improving efficiency. Her work in this capacity has led to significant process optimizations and contributed to the overall goals of TELUS.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Before her current position, Dilara Iz Yuksel had various roles at TELUS. From 2020 to 2021, she served as Project Manager I, Procurement Transformation, focusing on similar objectives but in a more junior capacity. Prior to that, she worked as a Business Analyst, Procurement Transformation for eight months in 2019 and also as a Business Analyst, Procurement in 2018. In these roles, she was involved in analyzing procurement processes, identifying areas for improvement, and assisting in the implementation of new systems and strategies.
Early Career Positions
Before her tenure at TELUS, Dilara Iz Yuksel gained experience in different roles across various companies. She worked as an Allocation Analyst at TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P. for three months in 2018. She also served as a Process Engineer at Ford Otosan between 2015 and 2017 in Kocaeli, Turkey. Additionally, she had summer internships at Brisa Bridgestone Sabancı Tyre Manufacturing & Trading INC. in the summers of 2012 and 2011, and worked as an Activity Organiser and Group Leader at LINES LANGUAGES LIMITED and Biltur Educational Travel Agent, respectively, in 2010.
Educational Background
Dilara Iz Yuksel completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a co-op program at McMaster University, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from Kocaeli University, which she attended from 2009 to 2014. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in both business management and engineering principles.
Professional Achievements and Certifications
Among her professional achievements, Dilara Iz Yuksel led a cross-functional team at TELUS to implement a new procurement software system, achieving a 15% reduction in procurement cycle time. She is also certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, which has been instrumental in optimizing procurement processes. In 2022, she presented a case study on procurement transformation at the Canadian Supply Chain Summit. Her expertise in both technical and managerial aspects of procurement has made significant contributions to her roles.
Volunteering and Language Skills
Outside her professional work, Dilara Iz Yuksel volunteers as a mentor for new immigrants in Toronto, assisting them in navigating the job market and integrating into the community. She is fluent in both Turkish and English, which has facilitated effective communication in diverse, multicultural teams. Her volunteering efforts reflect her commitment to community service and her ability to leverage her skills to assist others.