About the role

  • Strategic Buyer at Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes managing procurement and supply chain. Engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and conduct negotiations.

Responsibilities

  • Close exchange with the hospital’s internal stakeholders and with suppliers
  • Analysis of procurement markets, trends and price developments
  • Identification, selection and qualification of new suppliers
  • Development of procurement strategies for medical and other material supplies
  • Supply chain management / supplier management; coordination with the UKS controlling departments
  • Conducting contract and price negotiations
  • Drafting framework supply contracts for medical and other material goods
  • Planning materials management projects
  • Drafting procurement-law-compliant service specifications for tender and negotiation procedures
  • Preparation of procurement procedures together with the procurement office based on procurement law requirements
  • Support in the procurement-law evaluation of procurement situations and in the assessment of tender results

Requirements

  • Completed commercial training or an equivalent qualification in purchasing, or training as a commercial clerk in healthcare
  • Practical professional experience in strategic procurement
  • Systematic thinking, ability to identify priorities, sense of responsibility, and commitment with a result-oriented approach
  • Knowledge of and experience with the principles and rules of public procurement law (GWB, VgV, UVgO)
  • Proficiency with IT systems, preferably SAP applications, and willingness to learn new software
  • Confident use of standard software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills, persuasiveness and assertiveness, professional demeanor, and initiative
  • Quick comprehension and flexibility in working hours
  • Creativity, organizational talent, and negotiation skills
  • Teamwork skills and experience in conflict and complaint management

Benefits

  • Collective agreement terms and conditions according to TV‑L/E9a
  • Company pension scheme
  • Measures for workplace health promotion
  • Continuing education and training provided by our in‑house department
  • Team-oriented, constructive collaboration in a multiprofessional team
  • Independent and responsible work in an exciting, varied environment with many development opportunities
  • Participation in a collegial and innovative team
  • Structured onboarding into a diverse range of tasks
  • Contribution towards the cost of a job ticket and the option of JobRad leasing

Job title

Strategic Buyer for Investment and Procurement Management

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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