senior procurement engineer (steel structures & building equipment)
Jul 5, 2026 · Metlen
About the job
We are currently looking for a Senior Procurement Engineer (Steel Structures & Building Equipment) to join our Procurement team as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen in our offices in Paiania.
Your role will encompass:
Lead and implement procurement strategies for metal and steel construction packages, equipment, and components in large, EPC‑driven energy projects.
Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align procurement plans with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
Perform market analysis and supplier scouting to identify qualified vendors with proven capability in metal constructions.
Manage the supplier prequalification, evaluation, and selection process, assessing cost, quality, delivery capability, technical compliance, and risk.
Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, delivery terms, contractual conditions, and risk mitigation strategies.
Issue RFQs / RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial bids, and prepare award recommendations.
Develop, maintain, and strengthen long‑term strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance and continuous improvement.
Ensure full compliance with company procurement policies, contractual frameworks, and ethical standards.
What you bring to the role:
5+ years of experience in procurement of steel and metal constructions (fabrication, assemblies, structural steel, etc.), ideally within EPC, energy, heavy industry, or infrastructure sectors.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
Familiarity with TEKLA or similar metal construction / detailing software will be considered a strong asset.
Solid knowledge of procurement processes, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Proficiency in MS Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Share the same Value Based Behaviors:
People & Personal growth
Results orientation & Safety excellence
Collaboration & Trust
Empathy & Effective communication
Flexibility & Adaptability
Your Benefits:
Competitive remuneration package
Ticket Restaurant Card
Group Health Insurance Plan
Preferential household electricity plan
Pension Plan
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility