# Buyer (Kilkis/Athens)

**Company:** [Sunlight Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/2BT6EUcGnEyKYB2vR992Xt.md)
**Location:** Kilkis, Greece
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Sunlight Technosystems

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## Description

**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

## Requirements

-   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

## Benefits

_**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