Buyer

Randstad is looking for a Buyer on behalf of ZeniΘ, the 1st provider of integrated energy in Greece, with natural gas and electricity!

If you:

✓ Have excellent communication skills

✓ Have previous professional experience in a similar role

✓ Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

✓ Want to develop your career by joining a leading company like ZeniΘ

then this role as a Buyer is what you are looking for!

As a Buyer your duties will be the following:

• Perform market research and market intelligence activities identifying potential vendors
• Conduct analyses on suppliers to verify their suitability with respect to business needs, reputational, reliability and sustainability requirements, as well as evaluate new potential players through Scouting activities
• Interface with the requesting unit from the definition of needs in order to identify the best Sourcing Strategy in compliance with the regulatory framework
• Organize documents for the Vendor Qualification procedure
• Prepare and process negotiated, restricted and open tender procedures including preparation, evaluation, verification and analysis to ensure sound financial management in all procurement activities
• Draft the tender specifications in cooperation with the operational staff of Zenith based on the nature of the requirements - provide advice on the correct procurement procedures and types of contracts
• Develop contracts, check contracts implementation, support the contract management and initiate the necessary steps for the contract renewal
• Submit reports and presentations about procurement activities

Τhe Buyer is a professional with:

• Degree in areas related to Business Administration / Procurement / Supply Chain / Engineering / Finance or other related field would be an advantage
• Master’s degree in the energy sector would be an asset
• At least 3 years of experience in an Administrative position from which at least 1 year in procurement related to activities such as sourcing, cost/price analysis, negotiations, contract management and supplier management
• Knowledge of other procurement related solutions/ tools
• Familiarity with ERP systems and other online tools
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Internet)
• Excellent knowledge of English both oral and written; understanding of the Italian language is an asset
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent time management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Reliability and confidentiality
• Team spirit
• Exceptional analytical skills; understand and analyze data (numerical skills), strategic thinking
• Experience of working with a wide range of suppliers and different business areas
• Service minded

ZeniΘ offers the following benefits to the Buyer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package upon qualifications
• Private medical insurance
• Private pension plan
• Monthly ticket restaurant, besides the salary package
• Specific educational package for every job role, financed by the company
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Employees’ discount program on company’s products (gas & electricity)
• Hybrid model of work
• Welcome pack with all the necessary IT equipment
• Multinational, friendly, and free of any kind of discrimination working environment
• Career growth opportunities upon performance appraisal

ZeniΘ is committed to providing a safe, flexible and respectful environment for all employees and clients, free from all forms of discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy, national origin, nationality, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic.

If you believe your profile could be a good match for the Buyer role, apply now!

For more information on the Buyer, you can contact Eleni Karageorgou Monday to Friday at +306955691829 from 09:00 - 17:00.

Please note that for transparency and equity reasons, only those applications made online via our site will be assessed. After the screening of all the CVs received, we will only contact the candidates who meet the requirements of the job to arrange an interview. ​ All applications are considered strictly confidential.