ppYou will join the Procurement and Industrial Services Group (PI), the central unit responsible for procuring all supplies and services for the organisation. As a Procurement Professional in the Supplies (SU) section, you will participate in the new ERP implementation project and Source to Contract (S2C) project, as well as the procurement of software. /p h3Your responsibilities: /h3 ul liParticipate in the new ERP implementation Project. /li liParticipate in specific procurements for supply and IT contracts and license agreements, including conducting price inquiries and invitations to tender, negotiating terms, and placing orders and contracts. /li liProvide regular reports to management on procurement progress. /li /ul h3Your profile: /h3 pYou have experience in the following areas: /p ul liDrafting of commercial documents for a supply/IT contract or a license agreement. /li liDefining procurement strategies. /li liSourcing new suppliers. /li liCommunication and negotiation. /li liManaging and following up commercial aspects of contracts, including critical examination and detailed analysis of commercial offers. /li /ul h3Skills: /h3 ul liExperience and knowledgeof procurement of supply IT/contracts and /or license agreements. /li liGood communication, able to challenge constructively, adapt to feedback, and persuade others of your point of view. /li liAble to supporting the negotiation team in commercial, technical, and contractual negotiations. /li liAble to deal with ambiguity and conflict. /li liSpoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. /li /ul h3Eligibility criteria: /h3 ul liYou are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State . /li liYou have a professional background in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics (or a related field) and have either: ul lia Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience; /li lior a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience. /li /ul /li liYou have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. /li /ul h3Job closing date /h3 p at 23:59 CEST. /p h3Contract duration /h3 p24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. /p h3Working hours /h3 p40 hours per week /p h3Job flexibility /h3 pHybrid /p h3Target start date /h3 p01-January-2027 /p h3Job reference /h3 pIPT-PI-SU- -GRAP /p h3Field of work /h3 pProcurement /p h3Benchmark job /h3 p5B0150 - Procurement Support Officer /p h3Global Benefits /h3 ul liA monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004Swiss Francs per monthdepending on your degree. /li li30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. /li liCoverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. /li liFamily, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. /li liA relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. /li liPossibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. /li liOn-the-job and formal training including language classes. /li /ul pOverview of CERN -Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! /p pAt CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. /p pEvery day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success. /p pIf you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART! /p pMore information about us, here: careers.cern /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
Procurement Professional (IPT-PI-SU-2026-145-GRAP) in Genève Arbeitgeber: CERN
CERN in Genf ist ein herausragender Arbeitgeber, der außergewöhnlichen Nachwuchswissenschaftlern die Möglichkeit bietet, ihre eigenen Forschungsprogramme zu entwerfen und zu leiten. Mit einem strukturierten Programm, internationalen Kooperationen und umfangreichen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten in einem inspirierenden Umfeld fördert CERN nicht nur die wissenschaftliche Exzellenz, sondern auch das persönliche Wachstum seiner Mitarbeiter. Die großzügigen Vergütungen und umfassenden Vorteile machen die Arbeit in Genf besonders attraktiv für engagierte Forscher.
