The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik (FBH) is an application-oriented research institution in the fields of high-frequency electronics, photonics and quantum physics. The FBH researches electronic and optical components, modules and systems based on connecting semiconductors. These are key components for innovation in the social fields of demand communication, energy, health and mobility. The FBH has the entire value chain from design to ready-to-supply systems. We are looking for you for the science-supporting area as head of the procurement and award department with a range of 80%-100%.

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Leadership and development of the eight employees in the procurement & award department, including the acceptance of goods process development and organisation; Structure of the department's tasks Coordination of the preparation, implementation and documentation of central procurement and procurement in accordance with procurement law, including procurement of energy and basic media as well as construction contracts Cooperation in the preparation of award documents and consultation of departments and departments in the preparation of performance descriptions, preparation of contract conditions and the determination of suitability and award criteria Development and implementation of a purchasing strategy and implementation of processes, e.g. for complaint management and supplier qualification Coordination of the response to tender questions, participation in the examination and evaluation of offers and implementation of negotiations Negotiating framework and maintenance contracts Close coordination with the management of complex legal issues and the creation of new standard digital documents Designing administrative processes, updating process descriptions and research

Degree in economics, business, law or equivalent degree or master's degree Multiannual professional experience in purchasing and awarding, ideally for the award of works, supply and service contracts in the public sector leadership experience as well as joy in taking responsibility for a team Knowledge in procurement law (VOL/A, VOB, UVgO, GWB, VgV) is also desirable for knowledge in the field of import and export as well as common customs regulations. Business expertise, in particular with regard to liabilities arising from delivery and performance A strong interest in in interdisciplinary cooperation with colleagues from different disciplines, as well as the ability to work independently on new topics Motivation to make an active contribution to support and facilitate high-tech research and science High readiness and a strong sense of responsibility and decision Embossed social competence, convincing appearance and negotiation skills

We offer a varied activity in a leading research institute Employment, remuneration and social benefits are governed by the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund) incl. Annual special payment, cash benefits (VWL) and occupational pensions (VBL). Compensation shall be carried out in the event of the corresponding conditions up to the E14 remuneration group. A workplace with ideal connection to the ÖPNV, employer grant to the job ticket and bicycle parking Individual development opportunities and further training Flexible working time design through sliding time as well as individual working time arrangements and mobile work 30 days (at a five-day week) and additional days Service for Families: Advice and placement of care offers near the location, provision of document places funded by the Institute in a Kita in Berlin Access to health services on campus (yoga, running event, moving break and softskill training), via the health network Adlershof

The FBH actively supports the reconciliation of family and profession. Particular attention is paid to diversity at the Institute and gender equality. Heavyly disabled persons are preferably set with the same suitability. The place can be occupied at the next possible time and is indefinite. .