Procurement Excellence Associates

Job Description & Summary

We are a team that turns complexity into opportunity. We look for those who anticipate shifts before they happen, challenge how things are done, and bring the experience to create real change.

SHAPING TOMORROW

Make a real impact, today, and tomorrow, through work that matters. Here, you will tackle today’s toughest challenges with a future-focused mindset; so our clients turn to us first when it matters most.

In this dynamic environment, we are looking for Procurement Excellence Associates to join our team in Athens.

Make a real impact

Perform end-to-end procurement processes focusing on Source-to-Contract for highly paced and complex organizations

Ensure efficient monitoring and optimization of end-to-end procurement processes through automations, operational improvements and decreased lead times

Manage the receipt of purchasing requests, the conduction of tenders, the performance of negotiations and the execution of all relevant activities mainly for technical equipment/services/projects of industrial operations

Participate in relevant project management activities as member of a diverse procurement consulting team

Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure clarity of specifications

Evaluate and select appropriate and cost-efficient suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships

Understand the relevant product and service categories and conduct market research for potential suppliers - focusing mainly on technical equipment/services/projects - to meet the team’s goals

Assist to the development, update and implementation of procurement operational strategies

What you bring matters

Excellent academic records from a Greek or foreign university, preferably with Engineering background

Two (1) to four (4) years of working experience in the fields of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Engineering, Purchasing, Category Management, Contract Management, Procurement Consulting, Tendering or Tenders Management

Previous experience in Procurement of technical equipment or services for industrial operations will be considered as a plus

Previous experience in the energy, utilities and/or manufacturing industries and/or related to public tenders will be highly appreciated

Familiarization with Source-to-Contract and Purchase-to-Pay processes

Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with various departments/ clients/ suppliers

Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

SAP experience will be considered as an asset

BRING YOUR BEST, EVERYDAY

Your skills, integrity, and curiosity make the difference. At PwC Greece, we match that with an environment that brings out your best every day – supported by people who inspire, challenge, and grow with you.

What we offer goes beyond a competitive package. It’s about creating the conditions for you to learn, belong, and deliver impact. That means:

Your creativity sparked in collaborative office spaces

Your career growing through local and global opportunities

Your development advanced with continuous learning and professional certifications

Your well-being cared for with extra leave days and wellness initiatives

Your perspective valued in an inclusive team where your impact matters

Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? At PwC Greece, you lead by example. Our standards for quality and care are high – and together we surpass them. We redefine possibilities for our clients and communities.

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