Leading the procurement for technology & IT at Messe Berlin. Overseeing a small team and managing complex procurement processes.
Responsibilities
Lead procurement for Technology & IT and related purchased services.
Manage and further develop a small team, with particular responsibility for coordinating, planning and executing complex procurement processes.
Conduct bidder meetings and negotiations while ensuring compliance with public procurement law, statutory requirements and internal policies.
Perform technical and financial validation/review of specifications, handle contract amendments including negotiations, and act as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the contract term.
Identify and implement cost-saving, standardization and optimization opportunities in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
University degree (FH or university) in Computer Science, Economics, Business Law or a comparable field, or an equivalent qualification; alternatively several years of relevant professional experience.
Several years of substantial, relevant experience in the procurement of goods and services.
Strong technical and commercial expertise: excellent knowledge of the IT and services categories, IT law, quality standards, contract law, cost calculation and controlling.
Excellent knowledge of relevant legal regulations (e.g. EVB-IT, VgV, the German Civil Code (BGB), the Act Against Restraints of Competition (GWB)).
Excellent IT skills, especially MS Office and SAP S/4HANA, and experience with current e‑tendering tools.
Excellent German and good English skills (German C1; English B1) spoken and written are required.
Benefits
Equal opportunity and mutual respect.
Diversity and inclusion are highly valued.
Active participation in environmental and social objectives.
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