Junior Sourcing Manager F&V

AB Vassilopoulos: A world of opportunities awaits you

At AB Vassilopoulos, we are more than 12,000 people sharing the same purpose: to give our best every day and make a difference in people’s lives. With a presence across Greece - from stores and offices to distribution centers and our Home Shop Center with more than 500 Job roles - we offer countless opportunities for growth, in an environment that respects and supports every team member. As part of the global Ahold Delhaize group and one of the most dynamic brands in Greece, we are proud to consistently be recognized as a Top Employer.

Become part of the #proudABers team!

Are you a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills? Do you have the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers? Can you enthuse and convince people to change their way of working? If you have a passion for sourcing excellence in retail, then this is a great opportunity for you and we'd love to join us.

The opportunity

As a Junior Sourcing Manager F&V (EU&I) you will be will be actively involved in the centralized sourcing of fruits & vegetables, consolidating volumes and selecting strategic Greek suppliers. Working together with your F&V colleagues at AB, you will closely cooperate with the F&V sourcing managers in EU&I region. You will ensure profitable agreements with suppliers as well as the availability of high-quality products, while contributing to our company's success, growth and competitiveness and achieving a high consumer experience.

What you will focus on

• Maintain strong partnerships with Greek suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, promotions and contracts to ensure a consistent supply of products while optimizing costs and maintaining high level of quality along with timely delivery of products
• Collaborate closely with Sourcing Managers, Category Managers and other departments from EU&I network, in order to support promotional activities and align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives
• Seek new opportunities through various channels, trade directories, trade show participation and site visits to reduce costs
• Prepare reports and export KPIs to provide valuable information to all related parties
• Receive and analyze data from Trade dpt, derived from internal and external market research and analysis to gain insights for new trends and consumer habits in F&V and detect competitor offerings

Who we are looking for

• BSc in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Food Science, Agricultural studies or in a relevant field. MSc / MBA is a prerequisite
• 2-3 years working experience in a relevant position in agricultural/ retail sector or product management
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Fluency in English language, both written and spoken
• Knowledge of SAP would be considered an asset

The value you bring

• Critical & Strategic Thinking | Effectively analyse all related information to quickly conclude on sustainable solutions
• Commercial Savviness | Demonstrate a keen understanding of market dynamics and business acumen
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration | Constructively challenge and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Authentic Communication/ Influence | Deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner, listen actively, negotiate effectively & positively influence
• Results & Quality orientation | An eye to detail and high-quality standards are your strengths. Be on top of tasks and bring high end, customer-driven results
• Embrace change | Challenge own self, be an early adaptor to new requirements and focus on continuous improvements

We care for you

• Βonus based on company performance
• Group life and health insurance (incl. outpatient coverage)
• Wellbeing program for physical and mental health
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and individual development plans
• Employee discount on purchases at our stores
• AB Plus Points for important personal and family milestones
• On-site parking at our facilities
• Free lunch on site
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from partner companies

A place where everyone belongs

All our candidates and employees are treated with respect and equality, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our commitment to inclusion and equality, we have signed the Diversity Charter Greece , we are certified with the SHARE Equality Label and we are members of LEAD Network, recognizing our tangible actions toward a truly inclusive work environment.

• All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality