Procurement Specialist - Urgent

We are looking for an enthusiastic Procurement Specialist to join our high calibre team at Phoenix Engineering in Αθήνα.
Growing your career as a Full Time Procurement Specialist is a fantastic opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, problem-solving and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Procurement Specialist at Phoenix Engineering today!

Join Phoenix and kickstart a promising career in the telecommunications Industry! As a Procurement Specialist you will help our team keep growing by finding cost-effective deals and suppliers. In particular,

You will be responsible for:

• Creating purchase orders and send them to chosen vendors.
• Supervising orders and determine if product quantity is sufficient. Make appropriate adjustments to orders as needed.
• Preparing and maintaining purchasing reports, records, and updated price lists.
• Interacting with suppliers daily to develop and nurture mutually beneficial relationships.
• Tracking delivery times and report any issues with product or delivery.
• Monitoring status of orders and contracts.
• Calculating all order costs and evaluate invoices for accuracy.
• Determining when products are unusable or damaged.
• Handling deliveries with short or over-ordered product, goods not received, and damaged items.
• Ensuring that the product inventory is always in compliance with company policy.
• Negotiating contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers
• Conducting procurement market research for new components and suppliers
• Providing analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
• Compiling data relating to suppliers' performance to enable evaluation; assess and evaluate
• suppliers
• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, logistics, business administration or another similar field
• 1-3 years previous working experience in Procurement or in a familiar department
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Very good command of the German language (current level: B2)
• Good understanding of what factors govern purchasing in the Supply Chain
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent Communication and negotiation skills
• Very good knowledge of the MS Office platform and ERP systems
• Ability to work proactively

Ideally you will also have:

• Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Proven experience working as a procurement specialist in the same area required
• Additional certification in the field of procurement desired

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Catered lunch benefit
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Friendly and modern working environment.

Benefits of working as a Procurement Specialist in Αθήνα:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package