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

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

Compensation package and 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.

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