supply chain manager (m/f/d)

We are looking for a passionate Supply Chain Manager to be based in Athens, Greece. Join our dynamic Supply Chain team as part of the project management office (PMO) team actively harmonizing, developing and continuously improving our processes, procedures, and tools. Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate for sustainability. Does that sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.  
 
full time - unlimited

Your contribution to the energy transition

As the successful candidate, you will manage all aspects of the procurement/purchasing activities for projects in Europe with a particular focus on procurement for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, which are a growing strategic priority within JUWI’s portfolio. Responsibilities will lie in both the project and strategic purchasing areas. Purchasing scope covers all local supply (goods & services), as well as other supplies (in coordination with JUWI HQ in Germany). Overall personal responsibility for co-ordination and monitoring of all procurement-related activities (including logistics and post sales related activities) within the project team.

You can look forward to the following tasks; 

• Ensure cost-quality optimized goods and services are purchased for our projects, on suitable terms for delivery, cost, payments and quality to meet project timescales and milestones

• Seek, identify and engage appropriate suppliers for project-related goods and services

• Lead the negotiation of contract terms and pricing with both internal and external stakeholders and assist with preparation of related agreements; full responsibility of manage and monitoring compliance of delivery against contracts; enforcement of claims to suppliers in case of deviations e.g. penalties

• Support on claim management and related post-sales activities

• Clarification of market conditions relating to inter alia local content, imports, exports, credit limits, credit protection framework

• Monitoring and reporting of political conditions affecting the renewables industry in the EMEA region

• Carry out and support supplier qualification based on existing processes with focus on local based suppliers / subcontractors

• Establish and maintain long-term local supplier and subcontractor relationship

• Create and maintain standard and / or framework agreements where needed with local suppliers / subcontractors

• Support the development and implementation of purchasing strategy for local projects, based on EMEA and global purchasing strategy, in coordination with Head of Project Supply Chain in Germany and with focus on the local suppliers / subcontractors’ requirements

• Work in conjunction with the JUWI HQ purchasing organization to utilize global supplier frameworks

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in international procurement and supply chain management

• Experience procuring industrial electrical components ideally including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Inverters, Transformers, etc.

• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing international contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms 

• Degree in (Industrial) Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or in similar discipline

• Skilled negotiator with ability to foster solid relationship to internal and external stakeholders

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills

• The job holder may be required to travel to project sites from time to time

You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:  

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation

• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment

• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization

• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career 

• Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance

• Health insurance: we've got your back! Our private health insurance plan covers you

• Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance