Senior Procurement Associate (General & Operations)

Location: Athens, Greece Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now ! 📥 PeopleCert is looking for a Senior Procurement General & Operations Associate who will play a key role in driving operational excellence within the Procurement Department. This role involves managing and executing procurement activities across a broad range of categories, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality acquisition of goods and services. The successful candidate will also contribute to the evolution of procurement strategies, with a focus on continuous improvement, digital transformation, and market best practices. As a Senior Procurement General & Operations Associate, your tasks will include the following: Manage and participate in end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management, with responsibility over a wide range of indirect procurement categories such as corporate vehicles, all types of insurance, professional services (including HR, Legal, Finance, and Accounting), marketing and communication services, consultancy, office supplies, and other general operational needs. Lead and execute RFx processes, to ensure clarity of requirements and market engagement. Negotiate favorable commercial and contractual terms with suppliers, including pricing, payment conditions, SLAs, and delivery timelines. Identify opportunities for procurement process optimization, cost savings, and increased efficiency. Drive implementation of procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with departmental objectives. Guide and support procurement team members, providing mentorship and training on procurement policies, tools, and best practices. Monitor market trends and identify innovations, with particular focus on procurement automation, digital tools, and process digitization. Promote a culture of compliance, ethical sourcing, and vendor accountability. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with operational and strategic needs. What we look for: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles — preferably within a multinational organization. Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement processes and best practices. Demonstrated experience managing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs. Knowledge of procurement systems, e-sourcing tools, and market trends in automation and digital procurement. Exceptional command of the English language (native-like fluency or C2 level certification preferred). Certifications such as LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL are a plus. Familiarity with emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and applications such as ChatGPT in procurement contexts. Advanced computer literacy is required. ECDL Advance level certification is desirable. Strong communication and negotiation skills and attention to detail. Customer service, analytical thinking, planning and teamwork skills. Well organized, self-driven, flexible and able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment. What we offer: Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment Constant personal and professional development If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you! About PeopleCert PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions. Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Clarity, Velocity are the core values which guide everything we do. Our offices in UK, Greece, Cyprus and India boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business. Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared. If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include: A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence) HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) Financial background check Employment reference check. If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK. In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.