procurement specialist - 12-month contract

As a Junior Procurement Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process, ensuring the timely and efficient sourcing of goods and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop supplier relationships, and contribute to cost optimization initiatives. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in procurement within a global organization committed to sustainability and delivering high-quality products. 

Position snapshot
Nestlé Head Office, Athens, Greece
Reporting to: Market Procurement Manager
Contract duration: 12 months
Hybrid-way of working 

A day in the life…

• Collaborate mainly with Procurement Sourcing and Indirect Materials (S&IM) Buyer to understand procurement needs and requirements of Marketing & Corporate Functions

• Assist in the sourcing and procurement of goods and services for Marketing & Corporate functions

• Support the contracting process with suppliers, ensuring prompt delivery/quality and compliance

• Support handling of promo items (i.e through order windows to stakeholders etc)

• Create & update Procurement supplier lists, support VLC (Vendor Life Cycle) and other Procurement administrative tasks (i.e. POs, blocked invoices etc)

• Stay updated on best practices in procurement, continuously enhancing knowledge and skills
  
  

What makes you successful

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

• 1-2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with procurement software or SAP is a plus

• Strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset
   

Why you should apply

Enjoy the wide range of Nestlé benefits such as:

• competitive salary & performance bonus

• meal vouchers

• comprehensive Pension, Health Care & Life Insurance programs

• increased Parental leaves for both caregivers and Baby Support plan

• Flexible Work policy

• Wellbeing and Recognition days off

• “Bring Your Pet At Work” & Pet Support plan

• free car parking

• in-house restaurant and mini market

• participation to health and wellness activities and much more

Join the leading Food & Beverages company in the world with more than 93bio CHF sales and presence in 185 countries. 
Engage with our people from all over the world and join exciting local or international projects and assignments, constantly pushing boundaries
Take full advantage of unlimited development opportunities through an extensive physical, virtual and hybrid learning ecosystem, both at local and international level