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We look for those who anticipate shifts before they happen, challenge how things are done, and bring the experience to create real change.\nSHAPING TOMORROW\nMake a real impact, today, and tomorrow, through work that matters. Here, you will tackle today’s toughest challenges with a future-focused mindset; so our clients turn to us first when it matters most.\nIn this dynamic environment, we are looking for Procurement Excellence Associates to join our team in Athens.\nMake a real impact\nPerform end-to-end procurement processes focusing on Source-to-Contract for highly paced and complex organizations \nEnsure efficient monitoring and optimization of end-to-end procurement processes through automations, operational improvements and decreased lead times \nManage 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 \nParticipate in relevant project management activities as member of a diverse procurement consulting team \nCollaborate with key stakeholders to ensure clarity of specifications \nEvaluate and select appropriate and cost-efficient suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships \nUnderstand 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 \nAssist to the development, update and implementation of procurement operational strategies\nWhat you bring matters\nExcellent academic records from a Greek or foreign university, preferably with Engineering background \nTwo (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 \nPrevious experience in Procurement of technical equipment or services for industrial operations will be considered as a plus \nPrevious experience in the energy, utilities and/or manufacturing industries and/or related to public tenders will be highly appreciated \nFamiliarization with Source-to-Contract and Purchase-to-Pay processes \nStrong communication skills and ability to coordinate with various departments/ clients/ suppliers \nMulti-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks \nSAP experience will be considered as an asset \nBRING YOUR BEST, EVERYDAY\nYour skills, integrity, and curiosity make the difference. 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