Procurement Engineer (Category Management)

Company Description

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for a full of potential and reliable Procurement Engineer (Category Management) to join our top qualified and knowledgeable team in Athens.

Build towards excellence!

What you will need to do:

• The Procurement Category Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for specific categories of materials and/or services in cooperation with the Procurement Category Manager.
• Perform rigorous analysis of internal company data and external market researched data, while working with the Procurement Category Manager and the Technical Experts to develop strategies containing objectives, savings hypotheses, and other targets.
• Execute the full procurement cycle for market engagement of the shortlisted category bidders: produce forecasts of potential future spends, prepare Invitations to Bid and float them to the selected bidders, perform bid reviews and carry out clarifications to minimize risks, perform comparison statements, apply appropriate criteria for scoring of bid packages.
• Prepare the proposed Category Strategy Recommendations for Management approval including the internal Change Management Plans and Work Instructions for implementation of the Category within the existing company environment
• Roll out the frame agreement, perform troubleshooting and apply the planned monitoring schemes.
• Produce Key Performance Indicators to allow continuous monitoring and assessment of the procurement strategy defined. Apply adjustments.
• Coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders
• Adhere to procurement guidelines and work in full compliance with approved procedures, using the available procurement tools and in accordance with Archirodon IMS System.

What you will need to have:

• BSc Civil Engineering University Degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Procurement Engineer / Project Controls Engineer / Tender Engineer / Site Engineer / Design Engineer
• Previous experience in the Construction Industry and knowledge of construction materials.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good knowledge of ERP software
• Good analytical skills: data analysis, identification and presentation of trends and results, and preparation of strategies
• Very good communication and cooperation skills
• Fluency in the English language (oral and written)

You are someone who:

• Displays active listening skills and ability to build rapport easily
• Has a result-driven and decisive personality
• Can prioritize and perform in a fast-paced environment with ability to present new problem-solving ideas
• Is unfailingly diplomatic in a complex environment and matrix organization
• Enjoys challenge, working with different cultures

Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams within an international leading EPC group that supports impactful for the local communities’ mega infrastructure development projects - literally around the globe - and encompasses a productive and human-centric culture caring for its people and their development!

Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoring our open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check on your profile may be carried out.

Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.