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Procurement and Contract Manager (m/f/d)
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Procurement and Contract Manager (m/f/d) for a Technical Advisory program for OSE in Athens, Greece. As Procurement and Contract Manager you will be responsible to oversee and manage purchasing activities and contract negotiations for the Greek Railways in collaboration with both DB E&C team members and the client OSE. Your focus will be on ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.
Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.
Responsibilities:
- Review and improve legacy purchasing and contract management policies to comply with European standards
- Implement procedures to prevent fraud in purchasing through transparency and compliance principles
- Create and execute plans to optimize the acquisition of necessary goods and services, considering cost, quality, and delivery timelines
- Identify, evaluate and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and favourable contractual terms and conditions
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure the best possible prices and terms while ensuring compliance with legal and company policies
- Identify potential risks in the procurement process, such as supply chain disruptions or supplier performance issues, and develop mitigation strategies
- Track key procurement metrics, analyse data, and reporting on performance to identify areas for improvement and cost savings
Qualifications:
- Successfully completed university degree in law, finance, business management or similar and relevant professional experience in a comparable, complex role
- Experience with European purchasing law in relation with infrastructure projects funded by international finance institutions
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar tasks
- Certification in project management such as PMP are appreciated
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in leadership
- You impress with your impartial moderation skills and intercultural sensitivity.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Fluency in English mandatory; German and Greek would be an advantage
- Familiarity with Greek administrative business standards
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