We are currently seeking a highly driven and commercially minded Procurement Specialist to join a fast-growing, dynamic adult entertainment company based in Limassol. In this pivotal role, you will take full ownership of setting up and leading the procurement function from the ground up. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best-in-class procurement practices, deliver cost efficiencies, and ensure supplier excellence across multiple spend categories. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is excited to make a tangible impact within a bold and forward-thinking organization.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement Framework & Process Development
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Establish a complete procurement function, including policies, procedures, and governance to support compliance and operational effectiveness
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Create tailored category strategies aligned with overall business goals
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Select and roll out procurement tools, systems, and digital platforms
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Design and manage purchase request flows, approval chains, and vendor onboarding processes
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
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Build and manage a centralized supplier database, fostering strong relationships for service quality and competitive pricing
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Collaborate with stakeholders to assess supplier performance and lead improvement initiatives across key categories
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Oversee strategic sourcing efforts and onboarding of new vendors as the business scales
Category Procurement Management
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Handle procurement for a diverse range of categories such as Technology, HR, Facilities, PR & Events, and Travel
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Partner with internal teams to understand their requirements and deliver effective procurement solutions
Cost Control & Reporting
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Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational risks
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Lead contract negotiations to ensure maximum value from supplier agreements
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Deliver consistent performance reports to senior procurement leadership, highlighting key metrics and cost efficiencies
Cross-Department Collaboration
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Work closely with Finance, IT, HR, Operations, and other teams to support their procurement needs
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Represent procurement on cross-functional initiatives, contributing insight and strategic input where required
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Ideally 5+ years’ experience in procurement or similar commercial roles, but strategic thinking and business acumen are more important than exact titles
- Previous working experience with IT Procurement is a must.
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Proven ability to lead end-to-end procurement processes and work autonomously in high-growth environments
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Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication
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Deep understanding of procurement processes, including RFx cycles, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and spend management
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Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions even without all the data
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Familiarity with procurement-related legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks
COMPANY BENEFITS
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Biannual Transparent performance reviews
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Medical and Life Insurance
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Partial School and Kindergarten Compensation
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Remote work (42 days per year from anywhere in the world)
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Mobile Plan
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21 days annual leave and 10 days sick leave
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Daily breakfast, lunches along and an in-house bar with a barista
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Kudos Program (gratitude game where employees recognize and reward each other)
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Company Loans (long and short-term loan options available to employees)
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Marriage and Baby Gifts
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Training and Seminars for professional development, including language courses (English and Greek)
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Sports benefit
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Access to platforms for mental well-being
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Strong engineering culture (international teams, corporate events, team building activities and hackathons).
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Discount Club
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Ioulia Ananikidou, ioulia@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 729 for further information.