Elval Colour was founded in 1977 and is a subsidiary of ELVALHALCOR Hellenic Copper and Aluminium Industry. Elval Colour has more than 40 years of experience in aluminium coating and colour matching solutions. Coils and strips can be produced in any colour to satisfy the most demanding aesthetic requirements along with several options of special functional coatings. At our factory located near Thiva, we operate aluminium coatings lines and supportive functions.
We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant Buyer to join our team in our plant at Thiva, Viotia.
Job Purpose
To support the execution of the procurement process for departmental materials, spare parts, and services, ensuring the optimal combination of cost, delivery timelines, and alignment with Senior Buyers’ directives, while maintaining material and service quality standards in compliance with Company regulations and prevailing market conditions.
Responsibilities
• Manages relationships with suppliers and consults senior buyers when necessary to make optimal decisions.
• Informs suppliers about the technical and financial specifications of materials/services (payment terms, warranty, delivery time and method) to ensure high quality of purchased goods and services.
• Handles purchase requests, reviews existing contracts and supplier purchase history, creates and sends Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers.
• Receives and evaluate supplier quotations in order to select the most cost-effective and technically compliant offers
• Manages the full purchase order cycle in SAP
• Manages complaints and issues arising from collaborations with suppliers.
• Coordinates loading schedules by entering requests into the Group’s logistics system and manages communication with suppliers to confirm and streamline loading procedures.
Qualifications
Mandatory
• BSc preferably in Economics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Administration or Engineering
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing department
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (e.g., SAP MM)
• Excellent command of the English language (both spoken and written)
Skills
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management capabilities
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Understanding of basic principles of risk management and compliance
• Results-oriented mindset and project management skills
Benefits
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities
Our people are the key to our success. Therefore we ensure responsible working practices and invest substantially in their training and professional development, providing a safe and healthy workplace and a friendly environment which respects each employee’s individuality and personality.