Burak Sumer

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Global Indirect Procurement Category Marketing & HR Sr. Specialist at Amplifon

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Overview

Burak is a Global Indirect Procurement Sr. Specialist at Amplifon, skilled in optimizing workflows and product development across SaaS, investment, and public sectors. An alumnus of MIP Politecnico di Milano, he has a strong background in digital sourcing, vendor management, and strategic process enhancement, fluent in English, Turkish, and Italian.

Outside of his professional life, Burak has a keen eye for human connection and storytelling through photography. He appreciates moments that transcend language barriers, finding meaning in quiet, shared experiences. His multilingual ability further underscores his passion for communication and building relationships across different cultures.

He is a global winner of Amplifons "75 Years of Emotions" photography contest.

Personality Overview

Perfectionist

Observative

Value Conscious

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Digital Procurement
He has direct experience in digital sourcing, development, and managing vendor processes using tools like SAP, CRM, and ERP systems at both Bracco and SupplHi.
Vendor Relationships
A core focus of his career, from managing supplier lists as an intern to developing vendor qualification and rating processes in his global procurement roles.
Team Building
Actively promotes opportunities within his company, sharing open roles for colleagues' teams, indicating a focus on building a strong and collaborative work environment at Amplifon.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2025
Global Indirect Procurement Category Marketing & HR Sr. Specialist at Amplifon
6-2023 - 4-2025
Global Indirect Procurement Category Marketing & HR Specialist at Amplifon
10-2021 - 6-2023
Global Procurement Digital Sourcing & Development at Bracco
1-2019 - 10-2021
Buyer Fulfilment at SupplHi
7-2018 - 8-2018
Internship at Kibar Holding

Education

2018 - 2019
Specializing Master from MIP Politecnico di Milano
2017 - 2018
MSc from Audencia

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Insights For Selling To Burak

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Burak is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Burak

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Burak move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Burak take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Burak

Personality Compatibility


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