Buyer, Metlen Group

Metlen Group

Location:
Greece, Athens or Thessaloniki

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

METKA EGN, a utility-scale world class solar EPC, is seeking experienced and proactive buyers to join its construction team and help the construction of key projects. The successful candidate reports to the back-office operations manager and works closely with the Project Manager, the site engineers and the back office team within METKA EGN, as well as externally with the subcontractors, equipment suppliers and clients/developers to ensure on schedule purchase of goods and services.

Job Responsibility:

Successfully manage a large supplier base
negotiating improved supplier terms and pricing
Conduct market research and report on movements in price and changes in terms being offered
Manage supplier relationships including quality and supply issues, improving supplier performance and building successful supply chain partnerships
Identify and assess new supply options for current and upcoming purchasing requirements
Complete the internal supplier approval process to ensure that all suppliers meet the relevant business standards and all relevant certification and records are up to date
Arrange and attend supplier meetings in order to analyse and discuss supplier performance, as well as gain knowledge of the full portfolio of products and services offered
Maintain regular communication with the Project Team to finalise and confirm the weekly production schedule based on customer requirements and available material stocks
Analyse internal purchasing processes and suggest improvements to ensure continuity of the department’s performance
Support, review and provide constructability feedback on the completion of engineering specifications for construction and supply contracts for assigned projects
Review construction schedule that incorporates information from system design and engineering, collaborate with the Project Planner to accomplish project goals and provide solutions to the project teams, external contractors and reporting project management and company management
Maintain familiarity with contracts and documents to ensure that work is executed in accordance with METKA-EGN’s expectations and that the work fulfils contractual requirements
Develop effective relationships with contractors, suppliers, engineers, consultants, local officials, and team members to ensure successful, timely completion of deliverables that support the project goals
Assist the Project Managers with controlling costs and managing adherence to budget
Assist the Project Managers with the verification of monthly progress claims from subcontractors
High degree of communication and interpersonal skills to work with customers, vendors, and influence others
Ability to maintain consistent attendance

Requirements:

Working knowledge of MS Office
Languages: English essential
Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration
Master degree from a recognised university will be considered as an asset
Working language both Greek and English
Strong experience with both English and Greek law contracts
Ability to operating in a highly technical and complex field
High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality

Nice to have:

Master degree from a recognised university
Working knowledge of MS Office
Strong experience with both English and Greek law contracts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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