Business Partner, IT Procurement

Uniper

Business Partner IT Procurement managing procurement strategy and stakeholder engagement at Uniper. Collaborating with IT teams to drive procurement initiatives for energy supply sector.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic IT procurement and supplier management, with a strong ability to translate business needs into effective procurement strategies. Proven experience in managing major procurement projects within the energy industry, ensuring stakeholder engagement and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Strategic IT ProcurementSupplier ManagementProject Procurement LeadStakeholder EngagementProcurement Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Procurement ManagementTendering OperationsProject ManagementBusiness Procurement StrategyIT Procurement Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCultural SensitivityCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Energy IndustrySupplier Market DynamicsCross-Functional IntegrationInternational Experience

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 to align Procurement services and strategic supplier management with Uniper IT’s operational and strategic needs
Close coordination with Uniper IT managers to translate their requirements into procurement strategy
Ensure smooth collaboration with the IT Contract & Vendor Management team
Actively manage suppliers strategically to create value for Uniper IT
Responsibility for strategic tendering and sourcing operations
Acting as Project Procurement Lead (PPL) in Uniper IT projects for all procurement related topics
Coordination with Procurement Management for optimal procurement

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, including 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 and integrating multiple requirements or cross-functional overlaps
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 are essential; additional language skills are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive salaries
Excellent company pension
Health related benefits
Supportive working culture with creative and innovative ideas
Flexible working arrangements
Home office equipment support
Regular training and workshops
Lifelong training
Coaching