Procurement Excellence Associate

About the role

PwC is looking for Procurement Excellence Associates to join its team in Athens. The associate performs end-to-end procurement processes, mainly for technical equipment, services and projects of industrial operations, and helps shape procurement strategy within a consulting team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end procurement processes, focusing on Source-to-Contract for fast-paced, complex organizations
• Monitor and optimize procurement processes through automation, operational improvements and shorter lead times
• Manage purchase requests, tendering, negotiations and execution of related activities
• Take part in project management as a member of a procurement consulting team
• Work with stakeholders to clarify specifications and evaluate and select cost-efficient suppliers, initiating procurement partnerships
• Research the market for potential suppliers and help develop, update and implement procurement operational strategies

Required profile

• University degree from a Greek or foreign university, preferably with an engineering background
• 1 to 3 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, category management, contract management, tendering or procurement consulting
• Experience procuring technical equipment or services for industrial operations is a plus
• Experience in energy, utilities, manufacturing or public tenders is highly appreciated

Required skills

• Familiarity with Source-to-Contract and Purchase-to-Pay processes
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills
• SAP experience is an asset

What we offer

• Career growth through local and global opportunities
• Continuous learning and professional certifications
• Extra leave days and wellness initiatives