Buyer Reference number: 25.142-8200

The GSI Helmholtz Centre for Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerator systems for science. In the coming years, the new FAIR plant (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) is being built in international cooperation, one of the largest research projects worldwide. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to collaborate in this international environment with a team of employees working daily to conduct science at world level. We are looking for the department Purchasing and Material Management Buyer/in Reference number: 25.142-8200 for the strategic development and processing of tenders up to the award of service and supply services, as well as the procurement of technical installations and the production of plant components in the international environment in accordance with public procurement law. The activity thus includes the supervision of the procurement from its planning, contract processing and termination to the post-service of the contract.

preparation of tenders in German and English, which are demanding in terms of contract law, processing incoming offers, compilation of price levels, calculations and performance assessments; Negotiation and award of services You are also the competent contact person(s) for the specialist page in all procurement-relevant topics. The tasks require close coordination and cooperation with the controllers of the internally responsible departments, the compilation and structuring of technical facts and specifications and the professional handling of bidders and suppliers.

an economic or engineering degree (technical)higher education or a different discipline if there is knowledge in the field of purchasing and/or procurement law ideally knowledge of international and public procurement and contract law as well as experience with contracting authorities and in the international environment SAP and MS Office skills very good knowledge of German and good English in word and writing You work with an eye for detail and have pronounced communicative skills, a safe occurrence, negotiation skills and social competence. A fundamental understanding of the relationships and processes to meet the requirements of large research infrastructures is desirable. The ability to work quickly on new topics and the willingness to take over responsibility are required.

The place is limited to 2 years. The salary is based on the TVöD (Bund) collective agreement applicable to GSI. GSI promotes the professional development of women and welcomes women to feel particularly addressed by the call for proposals. Highly disabled persons receive the benefit of the same qualification. .