Head of Purchasing

1 week ago


Athens, Attica, Greece Keller Executive Search Full time €50,000 - €70,000 per year

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients.

As the Head of Purchasing in Athens, Greece, this senior role is accountable for shaping purchasing strategy and delivering measurable outcomes across the business. The position partners closely with cross‑functional leaders, drives operational excellence, and scales processes to support growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set a clear multi‑year strategy and translate it into quarterly plans with accountable metrics.
  • Lead teams with a focus on coaching, psychological safety, and high performance.
  • Consolidate supplier base and unlock savings via category strategies and SRM.
  • Build data‑driven operating rhythms, dashboards, and continuous‑improvement loops.
  • Own budgets and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts that balance value, risk, and speed.
  • Design compliant processes aligned to local regulations and internal policies.
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and People Operations to execute company priorities.
  • Represent the function to senior leadership; prepare crisp updates and decision memos.

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Ως Head of Purchasing στο Athens, Greece, ο/η κάτοχος του ρόλου θα καθορίζει τη στρατηγική του τομέα Purchasing και θα επιτυγχάνει μετρήσιμα αποτελέσματα. Απαιτείται στενή συνεργασία με τη διοίκηση, επιχειρησιακή αριστεία και κλιμάκωση διαδικασιών.

Κύριες ευθύνες:

  • Κατάρτιση πολυετούς στρατηγικής και μετάφρασή της σε τριμηνιαία πλάνα με δείκτες.
  • Ηγεσία ομάδων με έμφαση στο coaching και την υψηλή απόδοση.
  • Δημιουργία ρυθμών λειτουργίας βασισμένων σε δεδομένα και συνεχούς βελτίωσης.
  • Διαχείριση προϋπολογισμών και προμηθευτών· διαπραγμάτευση συμβάσεων.
  • Σχεδιασμός διαδικασιών σύμφωνων με το τοπικό δίκαιο.
  • Συνεργασία με Πωλήσεις, Μάρκετινγκ και HR.
  • Εκπροσώπηση της λειτουργίας στη διοίκηση.

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Requirements

  • 7+ years in progressively senior roles within the relevant discipline; experience leading managers.
  • Demonstrated success building scalable processes and delivering against OKRs.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen; fluency with data tools and business cases.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of applicable local laws, standards, and industry best practices.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certifications are advantageous

Απαιτήσεις:

  • 7+ χρόνια εμπειρίας σε ανώτερες θέσεις, συμπεριλαμβανομένης ηγεσίας μάνατζερ.
  • Αποδεδειγμένη επιτυχία σε κλιμακώσιμες διαδικασίες και OKR.
  • Ισχυρές αναλυτικές και οικονομικές δεξιότητες.
  • Εξαιρετική επικοινωνία με ενδιαφερομένους.
  • Γνώση τοπικής νομοθεσίας.
  • Πτυχίο ΑΕΙ· πρόσθετα προσόντα επιθυμητά.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation: € 66,000–80,000 EUR
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Company culture: Flat management structure with direct access to decision‑makers; open communication environment.
  • Full medical coverage.

Παροχές:

  • Εύρος αποδοχών: € 66,000–80,000 EUR
  • Ευκαιρίες επαγγελματικής εξέλιξης.
  • Κουλτούρα: επίπεδη δομή και ανοιχτή επικοινωνία.
  • Πλήρης ιατρική κάλυψη.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Keller Executive Search provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:
An inclusive and equitable workplace is actively fostered. Hiring, development, and advancement practices are designed to broaden representation and ensure fair access to opportunity.

Data Protection and Privacy:
Personal data is processed solely for recruitment and employment purposes, in accordance with applicable data‑protection laws (including GDPR where relevant). Information may be retained for compliance and legitimate interests, subject to data minimization and security controls.

Pay Equity:
Compensation practices are reviewed to support pay equity for substantially similar work, accounting for bona fide factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Health and Safety:
Workplace health and safety obligations are observed in line with applicable national and local requirements. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and promptly report hazards.

Compliance with Law:
All recruitment, selection, and employment practices are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdiction of employment.

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Προστασία δεδομένων:

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