Purchasing Manager

Job Location ATHENS GENERAL OFFICE Job Description Do you want to make an impact from Day 1 at a company behind some of the world’s most trusted consumer brands? At P&G, consumers are at the heart of everything we do. For more than 180 years, our people have combined leadership, innovation, and citizenship to improve everyday life in small but meaningful ways! As Purchasing Manager for Social Brand Building , you will develop value-driven sourcing strategies, lead negotiations and contract management, and use market and performance insights to identify opportunities. You will manage a high-performing agency and supplier ecosystem, partner with Brand, Finance, Legal, and Operations to enable successful campaigns, ensure compliance, and drive scalable solutions, innovation, and measurable long-term business results. 💶 Yearly gross starting salary: 40.040 EUR - t his represents the starting salary for the role. We also recognize relevant experience and offer additional compensation accordingly. We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee’s salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth. As a Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for: Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and contract governance for social marketing and agency partnerships, ensuring alignment with purchasing strategies, compliance, and best total value. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external business partners to coordinate sourcing activities, manage statements of work and purchase orders, and ensure seamless, compliant campaign execution. Define and execute data-driven sourcing strategies, lead complex negotiations and supplier selection, and deliver total value creation through market analysis, cost modelling, and disciplined operational compliance. Own the full contract lifecycle—from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance—while managing and improving agency and external partner performance across social marketing engagements. Develop and scale sourcing solutions, build cross-functional partnerships, and identify opportunities to improve marketing efficiency, enable campaign execution, and strengthen P&G’s position in the creator economy. Deliver excellent business results through rigorous execution, data-driven decision-making, disciplined compliance, and strategic relationship management to drive performance and value creation. Leverage a strong understanding of the social media, influencer, and creator ecosystem and cost models to shape sourcing strategies, evaluate agency and content creators capabilities, manage commercial models and enable compliant, effective creator partnerships. Job Qualifications Our ideal candidate profile: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration or Industrial engineering (a background in Marketing is a plus). Fluent business Greek and  English proficiency (verbal and written). Completed/Exempt from Military Service Requirements (if applicable). Relevant indirect procurement experience, particularly sourcing intangible services, with knowledge of the creator economy, social media, influencer marketing, agency models, and platform dynamics can represent an advantage. Understanding of digital risk management, including brand safety, data privacy (GDPR), and advertising standards. Strong analytical and commercial skills, including market analysis, cost modelling, savings tracking, business-case development, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across multifunctional teams and external partners. Demonstrated operational resilience and ability to drive processes effectively in complex environments. You can expect: Competitive Salary & Benefits - Regular salary revisions, possible promotions & flexible benefits program that fit around your personal lifestyle & needs. To find out more, visit: Employee Benefits | P&G Careers . Hybrid & Flexible Work Schedule. Responsibilities as of Day 1 – ownership of your project with significant responsibilities from the beginning. Continuous Coaching & Mentoring – We are passionate about our work and your growth. We will make sure you receive formal training alongside regular mentorship from your manager and experienced colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Dynamic and Respectful Work Environment – We live our Purpose, Values, and Principles daily and focus on safety, respect, and inclusivity for all. We value every individual and encourage initiatives promoting agility and work/life-balance. At P&G #weseeequal We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment. We thank you in advance for your patience. Job Schedule Full time Job Number R000158773 Job Segmentation Entry Level Starting Pay / Salary Range 40,040.00 / year