ICAP Executive Search & Selection is one of the premium consultancies and part of ICAP People & Employment Solutions, the largest HR Services Provider in Greece, Cyprus and Romania. With more than 50 years of experience, we specialize in assessing and recruiting Senior to Middle Level Executives across all sectors.

ICAP Executive Search & Selection, on behalf of a leading international organization operating in the Education Technology (EdTech) sector, is seeking a talented and driven professional for the role of:

Senior Procurement Associate (General & Operations) (6275/SPA/ESS/GR)

Job Overview

The Senior Procurement Associate (General & Operations) will support and enhance the organization's procurement operations by managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes across a broad range of indirect procurement categories. The role focuses on ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality procurement solutions while contributing to process optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities across indirect categories, including sourcing, supplier evaluation, selection, negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Lead and coordinate RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, ensuring effective market engagement and alignment with business requirements.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers, including pricing, payment conditions, SLAs, and delivery timelines.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and increased procurement efficiency through best practices and digital solutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support business objectives and operational needs.
• Monitor market trends and emerging procurement technologies, promoting automation, compliance, ethical sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support procurement team members through knowledge sharing and the promotion of procurement best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain roles, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier management.
• Proven experience managing RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, negotiations, and procurement projects.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, e-sourcing tools, and digital procurement solutions; knowledge of AI and emerging technologies will be considered an asset.
• Excellent command of the English language and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.

The Company Offers

• Dynamic and international working environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to global procurement practices and best practices within an international organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

In full compliance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU) 2023/970, please note that the applicable salary range defined by our client for this role will be disclosed to candidates by our consulting team within a reasonable timeframe before the interview process begins.

All information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Senior Procurement Associate (General &...