Senior Procurement Buyer

ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Buyer to support the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services in line with company requirements. The role is responsible for assisting in supplier selection, issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, maintain accurate procurement records, and build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and reliable supply.

ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase order management, including tracking/expediting to ensure a cost-efficient and on-time supply of materials according to demand.
• Provides support to the commodity strategy in developing a business listing of preferred suppliers
• Search and identify new suppliers
• Actively searches for potential standardization and improvement opportunities in respective areas.
• Communicates efficiently and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors supplier performance and reports it to relevant stakeholders
• Identifies stakeholder requirements and supports the execution process.
• Negotiates local contracts in conjunction with relevant procurement managers
• Develop and implement strategies for negotiations with suppliers
• Ensures items are delivered on time and expedited where necessary
• Establish proper Sourcing strategies to fulfill demand and ensure supply of goods/services.
• Determine the purchasing needs and work with other parts of the organization to forecast demand and evaluate inventory levels.
• Negotiate with vendors to get the best possible pricing and payment options. Bid, award, and administer project supply, services and purchase orders to suppliers.
• Cost management to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services.
• Conduct routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance.
• Manage Sustainability projects for the suppliers in scope.

ARE THSES YOUR SECERET INGRIDENTS

• Minimum 4-6 years of work experience in the procurement area
• Deep understanding and professional experience with Purchasing Contracts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office
• Experience in advanced negotiations and Strategic Sourcing

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

You’ll have a buddy who will introduce you to the business, your daily routines during your onboarding period.

International career opportunities: As a large and expanding company, we offer unique opportunities for role changes and enriching experiences and capabilities, including cross-functional transitions and international assignments.

4 unique core values: Customer first, We over I, Make it simple and Deliver sustainably form the foundation of a robust culture that enables continuous and sustainable growth.

Competitive remuneration and social package

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM

We are Coca-Cola Hellenic, a growth-focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact.

We bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of our markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth.

We nurture our talents. We give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds and education. We are willing to take a risk on the people we believe in, even if they don’t have the perfect experience. We have faith in what every person can be.

And although we have so much to be proud of, we always stay humble. We believe the real magic happens – for us and for you – when we OPEN UP."

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.