Indirect Buyer

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions, with 30+ years of experience. We specialize in the development and production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS applications. These products are manufactured and assembled in Sunlight’s state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries. Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 3,600+ people we employ across the organization.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Sunlight Group offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to attract an Indirect Buyer to join our Indirect Procurement team at Sunlight’s Athens premises.

The Indirect Buyer will play a crucial role in acquiring goods and services that are essential for Sunlight’s Indirect categories. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, vendor management expertise, and a keen understanding of cost control. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with various departments and suppliers to ensure that our indirect procurement needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Deliver the operational requirements (including purchase requests and purchase orders) related to assigned categories to ensure the business needs are satisfied
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure objectives and key requirements are understood and aligned with procurement strategy
• Collaborate with MRP to carry out all necessary arrangements for the proper delivery of goods, and follow up accordingly
• Monitor and ensure the efficient resolution of issues related to delate supply and/or improper quality of the incoming materials
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and contribute to the preparation of contracts and NDAs with vendors and other representatives to achieve the most favorable agreements of commercial terms and contract conditions
• Evaluate suppliers on a regularly basis, according to company’s required standards and contract terms
• Create reports according to procurement’s procedures
• Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered
• Drive the quotation processes, define evaluation criteria, identify and select suppliers, execute the evaluation process, refine and validate sourcing and purchasing options, manage buy-in of business unit leaders
• Build sound relationships with suppliers and partners (internal and external)
• Manage contract information to ensure that portfolio has consistent information and renewals or termination due date are under control

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply chain or relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant role (preferably in industry sector)
• Fluency in Greek & English (both verbal & written) is a must
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Experience of working with SAP/ERP system
• Excellent communication and negation skills with the ability to build trustworthy relationships
• Attention to detail, highly organized and problem resolving mentality
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset

Despite your experience and skills, you never stop learning, cultivating an out-of-the-box thinking, a growth and entrepreneurial mindset, embracing ownership and agility. You are impact-focused, proactive and open to change. Last but not least, you are able to communicate scientific principles and applications both in Greek and English - we are a multicultural team! - you are a real team player who can build strong relationships with various stakeholders and thrive among global talents in a positive work environment.

What we offer you

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

💸 Competitive salary package and bonus scheme

👩‍⚕️ Health and life insurance for you and your family
🧘🏻 Employee wellness program & initiatives

📚 Continuous training opportunities

⭐ Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework

✈️ International mobility opportunities