# One Group | One Power
ELPEDISON is the first independent energy utility in Greece, and a leader in providing outstanding and innovative energy solutions. We operate with enthusiasm in what we do and we pride ourselves of offering our employees a place where they can excel, creating value. We are offering now a set of exciting positions in our headquarters in Athens, to incite our new digital transformation program. If you are skilled in data management, data science, advanced analytics, technology project management, or related fields, this can be a big opportunity for YOUR career.
ELPEDISON, with its two privately-owned power plants in Thisvi (Voiotia) and Thessaloniki, with a total installed capacity of 820 MW, uses natural gas as fuel and ensures a clean and continuous electricity flow, based on a highly environmentally-friendly power generation process.
We are currently looking for a Procurement Buyer to participate in the general administration of the Procurement department, and prepare service contracts and purchase orders for many categories of spend, including Information Technology (IT) equipment's and services ,using advanced negotiation practices in order to achieve the best result. As a Procurement Buyer you will also evaluate supply options, perform suppliers' market search, execute purchases, maintain positive supplier relations and maintain accurate Procurement records.
What you will do:
- Execute Purchase to pay activities for all assigned company's divisions/departments, following the company's procedure and prepare Contracts and POs following best business practices
- Review contract status and follow renewal or termination process based on company's needs and alternative options
- Participate in vendor management activities like vendor onboarding, supplier performance scorecards, supplier actions review, vendor master data maintenance, collect/register risks, sustainable procurement activities etc
- Prepare regular Spend Analysis per supplier, and spend category (material, services) for Purchasing Section Manager, supporting the Procurement strategy per category, and category Hierarchy definition
- Negotiate commercial offers for purchases and contract creation, % savings per case & improved commercial terms (payment terms, guarantees etc.)
- Maintain vendor records in all company's systems, and the vendor folders up to date. All this info is available to all company's department Managers and Directors upon request
- Provide refreshment trainings and guidance to SAP MM transactions and functionalities to all Operational department users
- Implement vendor market analysis and maintain positive relations with existing suppliers, acting as the focal point for any open item (e.g. goods delivery, contract amendment, overdue invoice payments)
- Prepare Requests for Quotations and review proposals received from suppliers
- Prepare Orders for Information Technology equipment or Information Technology Services
- Review procurement needs, formulate the annual Procurement Plan and monitor the respective execution
What you need to be successful:
- A BSc in Economics, Finance or Engineering
- At least 3 years of working experience in Financial or Procurement services
- Experience in IT services purchases will be considered a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Digital aptitude
- Analytical thinking
- Customer focus titude
- Commitment to quality of work
- Effective time management skills
- Strong negotiation skills
Our offer to you:
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based variable pay 💰
- Ticket restaurant card 💳
- Transportation reimbursement ⛽
- Private Health Insurance coverage 🩺
- Pension Scheme
- Home electricity and natural gas discount ⚡
- Continuous learning & upskilling opportunities and access to our premium online training platform 📚
- Hybrid Working
- One extra day of paid time off
- Reimbursement for your athletic activities 🥈
- Unlimited fruits and snacks at the office 🥜
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