About this role
At Alpha Bank we are shaping the future of banking in Greece.
Through our large-scale Transformation Program, we are changing the way we operate, the way we deliver results and the way we service our Customers.
- We understand our Customers’ needs and design experiences around them.
- We work in partnership and invite diversity of skills and perspectives.
- We are forward-thinking and drive continuous improvement.
- We make things happen; we execute quickly and focus on what is essential.
If you are a change enthusiast who sets ambitious goals and works with a sense of purpose, we want to get to know you!
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Purpose
As Procurement Corporate Center Team Leader, you will lead the Corporate Center category mandate by shaping sourcing strategy, strengthening governance and outsourcing discipline, and delivering resilient, value-driven procurement outcomes with senior stakeholders, category teams, suppliers and external partners.
What you will be doing
- Shape, implement and govern the Corporate Center procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, service resilience, regulatory expectations and stakeholder value.
- Drive long-term sourcing plans that secure reliable supply, optimize total cost of ownership, strengthen supplier performance and support enterprise-wide value delivery.
- Own the continuous review and enhancement of procurement processes, procedures and the Corporate Center Procurement Category Playbook, embedding governance, consistency and operational efficiency.
- Undertake high-complexity and multi-category RFx projects.
- Develop service-specific playbooks and negotiation strategies for assigned services, ensuring alignment with market best practices, company standards and category objectives.
- Lead and manage the team assigned to the Corporate Center Procurement Category.
- Lead vendor negotiations and contract outcomes that balance competitive pricing, service quality, risk mitigation, performance accountability and business continuity.
- Identify and qualify alternative supply sources to diversify the supplier base, improve commercial leverage, enhance service resilience and create sustainable value.
- Conduct regular market intelligence and supplier screening to identify emerging strategic opportunities, assess capability gaps across the Corporate Center supplier base, and build meaningful partnerships with external providers.
- Cultivate a high-performance team by inspiring your team while fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability and inclusion.
- Lead and liaise on technology-enabled evolving procurement transformation initiatives that enable technology-driven evolution, align with business and strategic priorities, support operating model development, and advance procurement maturity.
What you need to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Accounting or Economics.
- A Master’s degree in a related field will be considered an advantage.
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including proven experience in people management.
- Solid experience in procurement, contract and vendor management, with exposure to complex and multi-category requirements.
- Strong understanding of demand and supply analysis, supplier risk assessment, budgeting and financial analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and apply sound business judgment to procurement decisions.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to create an environment of empowerment, accountability and inclusion.
- Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across different functions and levels.
- Excellent communication, decision-making and complex problem-solving skills, combined with a clear focus on delivering results.
- Fluent in English, both oral and written.
What we offer
It’s all about our people. At Alpha Bank, you will enjoy:
- A friendly and collaborative working environment that supports taking initiative and action
- A culture that centers around learning and continuous development and encourages everyone to bring their best self to work
- The opportunity to challenge your thinking through your participation in complex tasks and transformation projects
- Being part of a large organization with a leading role in the Greek economy and a strong presence in the community
- Flexible working options
- A competitive salary and benefits
All applications will be acknowledged and treated in utmost confidence.