Procurement Excellence Associates

Job Description & Summary

In this dynamic environment, we are looking for Procurement Excellence Associates to join our team in Athens. 

• 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 you bring matters 

• Excellent academic records from a Greek or foreign university, preferably with Engineering background 
• Two (1) to four (4) 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 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality