Turkey based Partnership Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Turkey based Partnership Manager to build long-term relationships with packaging manufacturers in Istanbul.

Role Overview

Type of contract: Freelance / B2B Contract (Independent Contractor)

Location: Remote, based in Istanbul (with regular field/factory visits)

Time commitment: Part-time, flexible hours (Average: 10 hours/week, up to 20 hours based on availability)

Hourly Rate: $30 - $60 USD / hour (depending on experience)

Reporting to: Product Sourcer and CEO

Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Mapping: Conduct thorough online/offline research to map out smaller and mid-sized packaging and printing producers in the Istanbul area.
• Boots on the Ground: Personally visit factories, conduct production compliance checks, audit workflows, and run pre-shipment quality control.
• Bridge the EU-Turkey Gap: Ensure that manufacturers understand and meet strict European compliance laws regarding food packaging, materials, and quality standards.
• Negotiation & Pitching: Conduct light negotiations, pitch Limepack as a premium long-term partner, and secure strong commercial terms.
• Onboarding Project: Source and onboard a local compliance testing house/legal partner in Turkey.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in Procurement, Sourcing, Quality Assurance, or Supply Chain Management.
• Industry Background: Direct experience working with manufacturing, ideally in paper products, packaging, printing, or FMCG (food contact materials/cosmetics is a massive plus).
• Language Skills: Native Turkish and excellent business-level English.
• Mobility: Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel heavily around Istanbul’s industrial zones.
• Business Setup: Ability to legally invoice Limepack as an independent contractor/freelancer (e.g., Sahis Sirketi).
• Seniority: A highly professional communicator who can confidently represent Limepack in front of factory owners and directors.

We Offer

• Travel & Logistics Expenses: Fully covered (100% reimbursement for gas, transport, and travel required for manufacturer visits).

About the Company

Limepack is a dynamic, fast-growing European e-commerce company specializing in custom-printed takeaway packaging. Growing at 30-50% annually, we double our size every 2-3 years. We connect European brands with top-tier manufacturers. We are now expanding our production partnership network in Turkey (primarily around Istanbul) and are looking for a senior, autonomous Partnership & Sourcing Manager to be our local representative and "boots on the ground."