Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of energy storage solutions with 30+ years of experience. Its expertise lies in the development, production and distribution of batteries and energy storage systems for the industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS sectors. Sunlight Group supplies the international market with innovative products, manufactured and assembled in its state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, and the USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries. The company employs 1,550+ people across the organization and its subsidiaries.

We're looking to hire a Supply Chain Supervisor (Lead Commodities) to join our Lead Commodities team to assist senior management in the organization and implementation of our ongoing projects. The role is responsible for performing tasks associated with the complex/large purchase and delivery of resources and services as well as for managing relationships with existing and new suppliers. The role reports directly to the Supply Chain Senior Manager and is based in Athens, Greece.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role includes:

• Implements the purchasing strategy of Recycling Business Unit as well as of Battery Production Plant
• Negotiates with key suppliers
• Conducts market research, and identifies opportunities, maintains, and expands relationships in order to develop existing supplier base
• Analyzes suppliers’ proposals, negotiates contracts in order to achieve the best deals with the suppliers. Contracts Preparation
• Develops strong relationships with existing and new strategic business partners/suppliers
• Participates in annual/monthly material planning, factory budget and production output
• Supports and ensure team performance
• Ensures that lead material forecasts are aligned with production planning and immediately responds to unforeseen supply failures, liaising with manufacturing and suppliers to avoid supply chain interruptions
  

• BSc in Business, Engineering or equivalent; MSc in Business Administration, Finance, or relevant field
• Minimum 5-7 years in Procurement departments within the manufacturing industry
• Excellent command of the English language (written & oral)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Multi-Tasking, willing to take initiatives and take quick decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications with an emphasis on Excel; strong working knowledge of ERP/SAP
• Attention to detail, highly organized and problem resolving mentality

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:

• A competitive salary based on experience and topped up with other bonuses.
• Company healthcare plan
• Continuous learning opportunities. Allocated training budget that can be spent on books, online courses or other training materials.
• Established framework for career development
• International mobility opportunities