Procurement Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Introduction

Are you an experienced Procurement Officer looking for an exciting opportunity in a high-tech, international environment? If so, we invite you to take part in the activities related to CERN’s procurement of supplies and software and contribute to our mission!
You will join the Procurement and Industrial Services Group (PI), which is responsible for procuring all supplies and services for the Organization, ensuring that the specified and contractual technical, delivery and performance requirements are met at the lowest possible overall cost whilst achieving balanced industrial returns for CERN Member States and respecting CERN’s Procurement Rules. The Group monitors and reports procurement activities and statistics to CERN Management and Member State representatives.

Functions

As a Procurement Officer, you will be involved in a full range of activities related to the Organization’s procurement of supplies with a particular focus on IT hardware, software and cloud services. You will:

Advise and support the Organization in identifying procurement strategies ensuring cost efficiency and quality;
Carry out research to identify and participate in the qualification of potential suppliers;
Prepare price enquiries, market surveys and invitations to tender in accordance with the Organization’s Procurement Rules and on an international basis;
Analyse offers, prepare proposals for adjudications and submit these to CERN’s Management;
Ensure the preparation, negotiation and follow-up of numerous orders and contracts;
Contribute to the advancement of CERN’s procurement techniques and tools, influencing their modernization and optimization;
Foster and sustain a wide-ranging network of relationships across diverse levels, both internally and externally, while actively representing CERN in global business events.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of economics, purchasing, law, engineering or a related field.

Experience:

Required:

Experience negotiating commercial and contractual conditions with major IT providers;
Experience in the management of contracts, orders and licence agreements related to the provision of IT hardware, software and cloud services in an international environment;
Proven track record in identifying and engaging with new suppliers and technologies to diversify sourcing options.

Desirable: