Procurement Buyer (Engineer)

At Sunlight Group, we are shaping the future of energy storage for industrial and advanced technology applications, driven by a strong passion for performance and continuous improvement. Guided by our vision of transforming energy storage solutions to power a sustainable tomorrow, we operate with a deep sense of environmental responsibility and a culture rooted in openness and respect. By leveraging data and insights, we deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions that support our mission of driving an all-electric future through high-quality, cutting-edge technologies. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, we foster an agile and collaborative environment where our people are empowered to grow, contribute, and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Buyer to join our Global Procurement team at Sunlight’s Athens premises. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing purchasing activities in line with the company’s procurement policies and procedures. This role plays a key part in managing supplier relationships, securing competitive pricing, and ensuring accurate and timely data entry into SAP.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Conduct supplier market research and benchmarking to support strategic decision-making.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing and value creation.
• Analyze quotations, cost breakdowns, and market trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Accurately enter and maintain pricing and contract terms in SAP to ensure data integrity and availability for purchasing decisions.
• Create spend analysis reports, preparing key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards (e.g., cost savings, DPOs, suppliers’ evaluation, lead time) and maintaining alignment with global procurement metrics.
• Prepare, review, and process procurement documentation in accordance with internal policies and compliance requirements.
• Draft, review, and finalize supplier contracts, ensuring legal and procedural compliance while protecting company interests.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving any issues related to pricing, delayed supply and/or improper quality of the incoming materials.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including R&D, Product Management, and operational departments to align procurement activities with business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.

• 2-4 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Fluency in Greek & English (both verbal & written) is a must, German will be considered as an asset.
• ERP experience, especially SAP will be considered as an asset.
• Excellent command of MS Office.

• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management across cultures and departments.
• Analytical thinking with problem solving abilities.
• Results oriented and attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Team spirit work and adaptability.

Benefits

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 initiatives

📚 Continuous training opportunities

⭐ Developmental feedback framework & career path

✈️ International mobility opportunities