PROCUREMENT CATEGORY SENIOR BUYER

Viexal S.A.

is searching for its headquarters in Maroussi

a Procurement Category Buyer / Senior Buyer

Viexal S.A. is the exclusive in-house supply chain provider for a group of metals manufacturing companies that belong to Viohalco. With more than 30 years of experience, the Company procures secondary raw materials, services, projects and equipment, spare parts and consumables. Also, organizes the efficient unimodal, intermodal or multimodal transportation (Road, Sea, Rail, Inland waterway, Air) of primary and secondary raw materials, spare parts, manufactured goods, ADR and project cargo.

VIEXAL has recently engaged in an ambitious procurement transformation project and is looking for the right talents to support that journey.  The position holder, being part of this transformation, will be responsible for the whole supply life cycle and purchasing activities of selected procurement categories. The successful candidate is expected to monitor market developments, prices, indexes, performance, and total cost of ownership (TCO).

Responsibilities: 

• Identify cost-saving opportunities in cooperation with internal customers 
• Implementation of Procurement Strategy for selected procurement categories.
• Develop expert-level market knowledge of selected material and services categories. 
• Follow market developments and technological innovations.
• Lead vendor selection, negotiation process, contracts and life cycle for group-wide contracts and purchases.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic background preferably in the field of Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills both in Greek and English language
• MBA or Post Graduate degree will be considered a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 3-8 years of experience in procurement with a sound knowledge of procurement best practices, policies and tools
• Work experience in the field of procurement ideally in the categories of engineering services, construction, and engineering parts.
• Project management capabilities paired with excellent execution skills and the ability to multitask.
• Track record of working well on cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency with SAP (MM) & MS Office Suite.
• Experience in procurement transformation or transformation projects in general will be considered a plus.
• Above all, we’re looking for people who embrace challenges, grasp opportunities for growth, and demonstrate strong leadership in managing both projects and people.

The Company Offers:

• A dynamic working environment that promotes equal opportunities for dynamic growth and personal development
• Competitive remuneration package
• Life & Health Insurance Plan
• Bonus, based on results.

All CVs will be treated with high confidentiality

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