Procurement Buyer
1 week ago
At Sunlight Group, we are pioneering the future of energy storage for industrial and advanced technology applications, driven by a genuine passion for performance and continuous improvement. We operate with a deep awareness of our environmental impact, fostering a culture of openness and respect in all our interactions. With a strong customer focus, we relentlessly leverage data and insights to develop innovative solutions that empower our clients and enhance our shared ecosystem. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, we cultivate an agile and collaborative environment where our people are inspired through open communication, continuous learning, and the opportunity to unlock their full potential.
Our Vision: Transforming Energy Storage Solutions To Power A Sustainable Tomorrow.
Our Mission: We deliver cutting-edge, high-quality energy storage solutions for industrial and advanced technology applications, driving an all-electric future.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Buyer to join our Global Procurement team at Sunlight's Athens premises. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing purchasing activities in line with the company's procurement policies and procedures. This role plays a key part in managing supplier relationships, securing competitive pricing, and ensuring accurate and timely data entry into SAP.
Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:
- Conduct supplier market research and benchmarking to support strategic decision-making.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing and value creation.
- Analyze quotations, cost breakdowns, and market trends to support strategic decision-making.
- Accurately enter and maintain pricing and contract terms in SAP to ensure data integrity and availability for purchasing decisions.
- Create spend analysis reports, preparing key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards (e.g., cost savings, DPOs, suppliers' evaluation, lead time) and maintaining alignment with global procurement metrics.
- Prepare, review, and process procurement documentation in accordance with internal policies and compliance requirements.
- Draft, review, and finalize supplier contracts, ensuring legal and procedural compliance while protecting company interests.
- Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving any issues related to pricing, delayed supply and/or improper quality of the incoming materials.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders including R&D, Product Management, and operational departments to align procurement activities with business needs.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
3-5 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Fluency in Greek & English (both verbal & written) is a must, German will be considered as an asset.
- ERP experience, especially SAP will be considered as an asset.
Excellent command of MS Office.
Strong communication skills and stakeholder management across cultures and departments.
- Analytical thinking with problem solving abilities.
- Results oriented and attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Team spirit work and adaptability.
Despite your experience and skills, you never stop learning, cultivating an out-of-the-box thinking, a growth and entrepreneurial mindset, embracing ownership and agility. You are impact-focused, proactive and open to change. Last but not least, you are able to communicate scientific principles and applications both in Greek and English - we are a multicultural team - you are a real team player who can build strong relationships with various stakeholders and thrive among global talents in a positive work environment.
What we offer you
To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:
Competitive salary package and bonus scheme
Health and life insurance for you and your family
Employee wellness program & initiatives
Continuous training opportunities
Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework
International mobility opportunities