Division: Finance
Department: Procurement
Location: Athens International Airport Building 57, Spata
Τype of Employment: Full-time
Deadline: 1/11/2024


About us

AEGEAN Airlines, based in Athens, Greece, is a member of the Star Alliance Group since 2010 and a proud winner of 14 SKYTRAX World Airline awards for ‘Best Regional Airline in Europe’. Our employees have been instrumental in our success, through seeking to channel their energy and motivation into the challenging industry of aviation, providing services of high standards across all travel stages and contributing to the continuous improvement of our products. We are looking for enthusiastic, talented and dedicated individuals, who can drive our organization forward.

If you wish to explore the exciting world of aviation, join our team!

About the role

We are looking for a “Procurement Officer” to join our Procurement Department. As a Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring and co-ordination of all procurement-related activities, from logistics activities for company needs to sourcing and evaluating prospective suppliers and contract management.
If you are eager to demonstrate your organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficient procurement of products and services and supporting company’s needs, this role is for you.

What you will do:

• Gather written requests for materials or services from internal stakeholders
• Evaluate & award appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing
• Draft an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis
• Work with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements
• Evaluate quotations and provide detailed recommendations for management approvals
• Monitor and evaluate order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, and supplier performance according to an appropriate Service Level Agreement, on a continuous basis
• Seek, identify and engage appropriate suppliers for project-related services

• Lead the negotiation of contract terms and pricing with external stakeholders and assist with preparation of related agreements
• Establish and maintain long-term supplier relationship, monitoring compliance of delivery against contracts and resolving potential order discrepancies

You fit, if you cover the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain/ Logistics
• At least 5 years professional experience in a similar role
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office

And you have competence in:

• Communicating effectively in a structured manner, with all stakeholders
• Organizing and paying attention to detail
• Problem-solving, prioritizing and time management
• Working effectively under pressure, both independently and as a member of a team
• Striving for the best results, with creativity, passion and self-drive
• Taking initiatives and proceed with decision making effectively

If you pursue your career journey with AEGEAN, on top of a challenging job, we offer:

• A working environment where you feel valued and appreciated
• Excellent career and development opportunities within the organization
• Flight tickets
• Private health insurance scheme

If this looks like an interesting opportunity for you, send us your application now!

Your application shall contain your CV in English language and is to be submitted until November 1, 2024.
All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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