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Job Description & Summary
At (COMPANY NAME) Greece, we believe change is the new constant. An enterprise's ability to innovate, adopt new technology and disrupt the status quo is a core capability needed to thrive. We support and guide clients to disrupt their existing business models. Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome. This is why we are looking for you.
If you are a Procurement Professional, problem solver with motivation to learn, someone willing to collaborate with different teams across (COMPANY NAME) Greece, a good communicator with high emotional intelligence and someone willing to take ownership beyond the obvious, then you are the one!
If you are committed to excellence in client service and passionate about how technology could be an enabler in our digital world, then you are the one!
More specifically, our procurement team helps large companies in Greece to maximize value and profitability through the design, development and implementation of procurement excellence solutions and procurement operational strategies.
Examples of tasks you will work on as part of the team:
- Perform end-to-end procurement processes focusing on Source-to-Contract for highly paced and complex organizations
- Ensure efficient monitoring and optimization of end-to-end procurement processes through automations, operational improvements and decreased lead times
- Manage the receipt of purchasing requests, the conduction of tenders, the performance of negotiations and the execution of all relevant activities mainly for technical equipment/services/projects of industrial operations
- Participate in relevant project management activities as member of a diverse procurement consulting team
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure clarity of specifications
- Evaluate and select appropriate and cost-efficient suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships
- Understand the relevant product and service categories and conduct market research for potential suppliers - focusing mainly on technical equipment/services/projects - to meet the team's goals
- Assist to the development, update and implementation of procurement operational strategies
What we are looking for:
- Excellent academic records from a Greek or foreign university, preferably with Engineering background
- Two (2) to five (5) years of working experience in the fields of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Engineering, Purchasing, Category Management, Contract Management, Procurement Consulting, Tendering or Tenders Management
- Previous experience in Procurement of technical equipment or services for industrial operations will be considered as a plus
- Previous experience in the energy, utilities and/or manufacturing industries and/or related to public tenders will be highly appreciated
- Familiarization with Source-to-Contract and Purchase-to-Pay processes
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with various departments/ clients/ suppliers
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- SAP experience will be considered as an asset
What's in it for you:
At (COMPANY NAME) is all about people, encouraging high performance and quality work.
Being part of our team includes:
Hybrid working model
Competitive total compensation package
Health and life insurance
Dress for the day - wear what makes you feel comfortable and dress for your day
Company mobile phone and laptop
Extra days of annual leave
Wellness Initiatives like gym sessions & nutritionist
- ️ Actions Teams eligible to participate (e.g. Running, Trekking)
Career development opportunities & continuous training whilst learning from a wide range of top professionals and through tailor made training programmes
Global mobility opportunities
Who we are:
(COMPANY NAME) in Greece is the largest professional services firm in the country, with premises in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras,Ioannina and Rhodes and more than 2,000 employees. More than 328,000 people in 152 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. (COMPANY NAME) Greece exists to provide top-quality industry-focused assurance, tax, consulting, deals and outsourcing services to industry leading clients.
Don't miss the opportunity to develop yourself and grow your career in the global leading professional services firm in Greece.
All applicants will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence