Buyer (Kilkis/Athens)

Sunlight Technosystems is a Sunlight Group company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of molds, state-of-the-art machined parts and plastic components, based in Kilkis, northern Greece.

Building on 24 years of experience, Sunlight Technosystems is pursuing innovative production methods and continuously invests in both high-tech applications and specialized personnel.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 190+ people we employ.

Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent, we're looking to hire a Buyer to join our Procurement team in Pedino, Kilkis or Athens.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role includes:

• Conducts market research, evaluates vendors/suppliers along with their offers and promotions to achieve best deals, servicing company’s best interest
• Fosters relationships and negotiates with vendors/suppliers to achieve targets based on required quantities and to expand vendor/supplier base
• Monitors inventory requests and production schedule in order to coordinate procurement activities with company’s current and anticipated demand of resources/services
• Ensures all selected vendors/suppliers are compliant to service level agreements by resolving discrepancies if they arise, monitoring and updating payment forecast and delivery schedule
• Monitors purchase orders and the respective contracts in order to identify and deal with possible claims successfully and on a timely manner
• Creates reports for the management team in order to highlight important information for the procurement’s procedure
• Conducts administrative activities including preparation of contracts and data files maintenance in corresponding vendors’/suppliers’ folders in the ERP system

• At least 3 years of working experience in industrial procurement, purchasing, supply chain or any other relevant field. Working experience in indirect procurement will be considered as an asset
• BSc in Business / Engineering / Science; MBA would be considered as an asset
• Excellent command of the English language (written & oral). Other languages knowledge, will be considered as an asset
• Multi-Tasking, willing to take initiatives and quick decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications with an emphasis on Excel
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP will be considered as an asset
• Attention to detail, highly organized and problem resolving mentality

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