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Procurement Buyer Associate

Company: PwC Greece

Job Location: Athens, Central Athens, Greece

Job Type: FULL_TIME - (ON_SITE)

Date Posted: April 05, 2025

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Job Description & Summary
At PwC Greece, we believe change is the new constant. An enterprise’s ability to innovate, adopt new technology and disrupt the status quo is a core capability needed to thrive. We support and guide clients to disrupt their existing business models. Innovative mindsets and human ingenuity are always welcome. This is why we are looking for you.
If you are a problem solver with motivation to learn, someone willing to collaborate with different teams across PwC Greece, a good communicator with high emotional intelligence and someone willing to take ownership beyond the obvious, then you are the one!
The opportunity:
Our Procurement department, within Internal Firm Services, manages the procurement of all goods and services required by PwC for operational purposes and combines project management, cost management, operational effectiveness and negotiation. As part of the team, you’ll be responsible for developing our practices, processes and compliance, managing relationships for both internal clients and suppliers to aid in the strategic selection of suppliers and optimization of the purchase cycle. Due to the continued growth of our practice and consistently high demand, we are now recruiting a Procurement Associate for our offices.
As a part of our team you will:
  • Set up, implement, and monitor all procurement processes in accordance with the Firm’s policies. Manage purchasing requests, tenders, negotiations, and all relevant activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders in order to ensure clarity of specifications and requirements.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate, cost-efficient suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships.
  • Conduct market research of new products, services and potential suppliers to meet the Firm’s goals.
What we are looking for:
  • Excellent academic records from a Greek or foreign University with background in Business Administration.
  • 1-3 years of related work experience in procurement or a related field.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to coordinate with various departments/clients.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Power Point, Word, Excel).
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking.
  • Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • A confident and positive attitude, focused on teamwork and communication with colleagues and clients.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Passionate for delivering high quality work.
  • Military obligations fulfilled for male candidates.
What’s In It For You
At PwC is all about people, encouraging high performance and quality work.
Being part of our team includes:
Hybrid working model
Competitive total compensation package
Health and life insurance
Dress for the day - wear what makes you feel comfortable and dress for your day
Company mobile phone and laptop
Extra days of annual leave
Wellness Initiatives like gym sessions & nutritionist
Actions Teams eligible to participate (e.g. Running, Trekking)
Career development opportunities & continuous training whilst learning from a wide range of top professionals and through tailor made training programmes
Global mobility opportunities
If you're looking for a team that values your work and solves meaningful problems, apply now!
We believe the best work is human-led and tech-powered. If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Who We Are
PwC in Greece is the largest professional services firm in the country, with premises in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Ioannina and Rhodes and more than 2000 employees. More than 328,000 people in 152 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. PwC Greece exists to provide top-quality industry-focused assurance, tax, consulting, deals and outsourcing services to industry leading clients.
Don’t miss the opportunity to develop yourself and grow your career in the global leading professional services firm in Greece.
All applicants will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence.

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