Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY | Germany | 15xxx Zeuthen | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 30.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Purchasing Manager for Digital Procurement and Project Management (m/f/d)
For Zeuthen we are looking for:
Unlimited | Start: earliest possible | ID: VMA020/2026 | Deadline: 28.08.2026 | Full time/part time | Mobile work possible The Deutsche Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY with more than 2,900 employees is one of the world's leading research centres in Hamburg and Zeuthen. Research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. DESY contributes to solving the major issues and pressing challenges of science, society and the economy. With state-of-the-art research infrastructure, interdisciplinary research platforms and international networks, DESY has a highly attractive working environment in the scientific, technical and administrative field, as well as for the training of highly qualified young people. The Purchasing and Materials Management department is responsible, among other things, for the procurement of supplies and services of all kinds with an annually project-dependently fluctuating purchasing volume of approximately EUR 120 million. At the Zeuthen site, you take over a responsible key position in the professional and legally secure handling of complex procurement and procurement processes and contribute significantly to the further development of efficient and digital structures. The body shall be occupied within two years. A determination is sought. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Self-fulfilment of demanding national and pan-European procurement procedures, as well as holistic support for complex procurement, from the need for clarification, to the right-wing contract design to the signature-ready decision-making model Qualified advice and professional guidance of departments and buyers Creation, testing and negotiation of documents relevant to the contract including: Safeguarding the proper implementation of the contract Participation in the development of digital, efficient and sustainable procurement processes and the creation of practical guides and training Responsibility for the compliant implementation and control of third-party funding and funding procedures, as well as the adoption of additional tasks after the vote
Graduated higher education in business administration, economic engineering, business information, a comparable subject or equivalent skills and experience
Extensive expertise in public procurement as well as very good knowledge in procurement, contract and budgetary law (especially VgV, UVgO, VOB) Safe application of appropriate payment and security instruments Great technical understanding and extensive experience in managing complex procurement and contract projects, ideally in the context of large-scale projects or large-scale plant construction Imprinted communication and negotiation strength, safe occurrence and high service orientation Good IT skills (SAP, Office applications, compliance and procurement management systems), complemented by knowledge of digital and smart-based tools for process optimization and decision support Language and language skills, English skills of advantage
Enjoy a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach great importance to an esteeming coexistence and well-being of our DESYans. Equality of all people is an important concern to us. DESY offers flexible working hours, variable part-time, job sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and our occupational pension schemes. As a publicly funded employer, we offer you a secure job and support your individual development with our extensive training and further education. The remuneration is based on the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees at both locations an employer grant to the job ticket (Germany ticket). .
Location
 | Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY | |
| 15738 Zeuthen | ||
| Germany |
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