Engineering Services and IT

Uniper

Procurement specialist creating and executing the business procurement strategy for Uniper's IT. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing suppliers to support energy transition initiatives.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic IT procurement, supplier management, and project leadership within the energy industry. Capable of developing and implementing effective procurement strategies while ensuring stakeholder engagement and collaboration across diverse teams.

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Strategic IT ProcurementSupplier ManagementProject Procurement LeadStakeholder EngagementProcurement Project Management

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Hard Skills

Procurement StrategyTendering OperationsSupplier Engagement PlansProject ManagementBusiness Needs TranslationIT Procurement StrategiesSupplier Market Dynamics

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCultural SensitivityCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Energy IndustryBusiness AdministrationEconomicsIT Concepts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support of the LBP IT to create and execute the Business Procurement Strategy
Ensure stakeholder management and supplier engagement
Manage initiatives and projects for Procurement services
Close coordination with Uniper IT managers
Intensive cooperation with Uniper IT for planning of procurement activities
Collaborate with IT Contract & Vendor Management team
Actively manage suppliers strategically to create value
Develop and ensure implementation of supplier engagement plans
Drive specific initiatives with business units
Responsibility for strategic tendering and sourcing operations
Act as Project Procurement Lead (PPL) for procurement related topics

Requirements

What you’ll need

University education in IT, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, comparable education, or equivalent professional experience
Several years of professional experience in the energy industry and Procurement
Experience in strategic IT procurement and supplier management
Proven track record in managing major procurement projects and/or tenders
Extensive experience in collaborating with a wide range of contacts
Ability to translate business needs into effective Procurement and supplier management strategies
Solid understanding of IT Procurement strategies, technical IT concepts, and supplier market dynamics
Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement abilities
Experience working internationally, with cultural sensitivity and readiness to travel abroad
Fluent English communication skills; additional language skills are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive salaries
Excellent company pension
Health related benefits
Supportive working culture
Flexible working arrangements
Home office equipment support
Lifelong training
Coaching
Sabbaticals
Family service
Car and bike leasing offer
E-car charging stations
Flu vaccination
Preventive health services
Employee assistance program
Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system