GREEK NATURAL BEAUTY, POWERED BY SCIENCE
KORRES is a Greek skincare brand, born out of Athens’ oldest homeopathic pharmacy in 1996. Founded by Greek Pharmacist George Korres who believes in the innate potency of natural ingredients and chemical engineer Lena Philippou who believes that nature is the inspiration for scientific discovery.
Inspired by the most powerful natural ingredients and local traditions, KORRES delivers effective natural products; discovered in nature and nurtured by science. KORRES collaborates with over 15 different European academic universities to do ground-breaking research into the power of plants. Our research shapes and nurtures nature’s inherent powers.
Today KORRES takes Greek herbs around the world through more than 400 natural products, with brand presence in 30 markets. It is all about clean, effective plant-powered formulas that capture the beauty of Greece in harmony with nature.
KORRES is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Junior Buyer to join our Team. You will be working in a challenging international environment which embraces continuous learning and growth alongside a dynamic team of experienced professionals.
Responsibilities
· Take overall responsibility for the strategic sourcing of designated spend category and implement action items to ensure the efficient management of the category with the coaching & guidance of Senior Buyer or Group Procurement Director
· Develop and implement sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally with the coaching & guidance of Senior Buyer or Group Procurement Director
· Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
· Responsible for negotiations for best possible cost product/service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers with the coaching & guidance of Senior Buyer or Group Procurement Director
· Implement supplier agreements/contracts when beneficial by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
· Maintain and develop supplier relationships (trade shows, supplier meetings, conferences, etc.)
· Develop a supplier management program with key suppliers of the specific category including metrics, performance goals and improvement initiatives with the coaching & guidance of Senior Buyer or Group Procurement Director
· Ensures compliance with procurement processes
· Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the operational organization
· Achieve the annual targets of Procurement function based on agreed KPIs (e.g. Savings)
· Ensure stakeholder engagement for the specific categories
· Support the Group Procurement Director to implement Procurement processes
· Ensure Procurement alignment
· Maintain the data base platform (SAP) for the purchased materials and he/she is responsible for converting PRs into POs onto the company’s ERP system (SAP).
Requirements
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Mechanical Engineer
• Master Degree in Supply Chain or other relevant area is preferable
• Experience in project management
• Experience in change management
• Ability to understand market dynamics and develop/adopt sourcing category strategy
• Negotiation skills
• SAP user
• Previous working experience as a Buyer for 1-3 years in multinational companies
• Previous working experience in Procurement is preferable
• Great communication, interpersonal and networking skills with internal & external stakeholders
• Flexibility
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize
