Human Factor is seeking, on behalf of a client in the food sector, a well-established company with a strong international presence, a highly organized and hands-on Purchasing & Logistics Director to join the Senior Leadership team.

This is a senior, diverse role for someone who enjoys owning the full import supply chain, from supplier negotiations to warehouse distribution, while leading a small and focused team.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Supply Chain

Take overall responsibility for the inbound supply chain, including the receipt of trucks and containers from abroad.
Oversee customs clearance of imported goods.
Negotiate and cooperate with transport providers (containers and trucks: dry, refrigerated, frozen).
Allocate and distribute goods to the Athens and Thessaloniki warehouses based on sales needs and stock levels.
Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager to ensure smooth receiving, storage and distribution.
Supervise product receipt and resolve any issues that arise.

Stock Management

Monitor stock levels and plan replenishment to ensure continuous product availability.
Track expiry dates and manage the risk of stock obsolescence and write-offs.
Manage import orders to ensure timely arrival of goods, within an annual order flow of approximately €32 million in sales value.

Purchasing: Existing & New Supplier Relationships

Maintain and manage relationships with established international suppliers within agreed commercial terms.
Plan and schedule international orders to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Manage import files from order placement through to completed receipt.
Negotiate prices and commercial terms with new suppliers.
Collaborate with the Product Selection & Development team to broaden the product range, across both existing and new partnerships.
Oversee product costing, price lists and special prices, in cooperation with the Commercial Department.

Quality & Compliance

Manage quality issues, including write-offs, returns and product quality matters raised by customers and suppliers.
Oversee quality systems (ISO/HACCP) and the Group’s food safety standard.
Evaluate and onboard new suppliers with a focus on compliance with the Group’s quality standards.

Team Leadership

Lead and coach a team of 3, with clear allocation of roles across new products, quality matters and international orders, other suppliers and pricing, and quality systems and new partnerships.
Work with a shared ERP system across departments to manage stock, orders and people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in progressively responsible roles, ideally in a trading or industrial company, culminating in a comparable position.
Experience in team management and coordination of multiple functions (purchasing, logistics, quality).
Excellent command of English.
Very good knowledge of ERP systems and MS Excel.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Negotiation skills, particularly for non-core purchases and transportation.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Composure and effectiveness under time pressure (import delays, shortages).

What the Company Offers

Competitive salary package.
Meal vouchers.
Private medical insurance.
Company mobile phone.
Direct exposure to senior leadership and a key role within a stable, long-established organization.

Are you Interested?

Send your CV in confidence to Human Factor. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality.