Purchasing Manager

ManpowerGroup Greece, on behalf of a global leading company operating in food industry, is in search of a Purchasing Manager.

📌 Location: Larisa

📍 Working Model: On site

🖋️You will be reporting to: General Manager Greece

As a purchasing manager you’ll be responsible for developing effective purchasing strategy and procedures to ensure the company’s supply of products and services is being handled in the most cost-saving way.

What you will do:

• Provide high quality management concerning supplier evaluation and sourcing as well as monitor closely purchase order processing
• Monitor and evaluate all needs concerning the needs of the company for supplying goods and services based on production’s requirements
• Attend trade shows, interview vendors and visit supply plants/distribution centers
• Manage and negotiate contracts, including settling disputes and ensuring that a supplier meets expectations
• Ensure responsible procurement practices are being met and comply with company objectives and policies
• Work with other teams for cross-departmental work

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in commercial department management, handling suppliers, valuable in a multinational company
• Bachelor’s degree in the area of Business Administration or similar field is desirable
• Full proficiency of English
• Good financial understanding
• Proficient with MS Office and familiar with CRM use
• Availability to travel

Personal Attributes:

• Organizational skills that reflect ability to work independently and efficiently,
• Excellent management, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding of and ability to enhance sustainability
• Understanding of the global market

Benefits

✔️ Competitive salary

🚗 Car Insurance

✔️ Medical plan

✔️ Travel expenses

📖 Continuous training and prospects for professional development

👥 Recruitment Process:

If you’re interested in this role, feel free to apply directly. Our consultants will contact the candidates who meet the profile’s requirements to arrange an interview.

As for the next steps, there will be 2 more interviews with the client either in person or online.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact directly Aristeidis Kalofas to the following email: akalofas@manpowergroup.gr

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