We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join our headquarter in Budapest!
Tasks
- Coordinate, conduct and follow up procurement procedures, including preparation of procurement documents, publication, opening, evaluation, award, contracting and replies to information requests.
- Support the relaunch of expiring framework contracts and other high priority procurement procedures foreseen in the Annual Procurement Plan.
- Support interim/bridging procurement procedures required to ensure continuity of critical services, including in areas such as communications, IT, facilities, medical services and interim staffing.
- Provide procurement and legal/procedural advice to operational units on the preparation and drafting of tender documents, contracts and related procurement files.
- Carry out ex-ante checks of procurement documents and contracts to ensure compliance with the EU Financial Regulation, applicable procurement rules, transparency requirements and sound financial management.
- Assist the Head of Section Finance and Procurement and the procurement colleagues on procurement-related matters across the procurement cycle, from planning to contract signature and implementation.
- Prepare, monitor, analyse and report on the implementation of the Annual Procurement. Plan and provide procurement data/statistics as required for management purposes.
- Support Contract Managers in procurement-related interactions with contractors and stakeholders.
- Support the implementation of new eProcurement processes and workflows, including SUMMA/Package 3-related procurement processes, role set-up, testing, transition support and practical guidance to users.
- Provide support and training to EIT staff on procurement rules, procedures, templates and tools.
- Contribute to horizontal coordination, teamwork, knowledge sharing and proactive communication within the Administration Unit and with operational units.
Requirements
Professional experience
- At least 3 years of proven professional experience within a procurement function in the public, private or international sector
- Experience in preparing, managing and following up procurement procedures and/or contract management files
Qualifications
- A level of education corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years, attested by a diploma
Language skills
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union
IT Skills
- Proficient user skills of Microsoft Office
- Ability to use electronic procurement and document management tools
Other Skills
- Knowledge of the EU institutional and regulatory framework related to procurement, in particular the EU Financial Regulation and Vademecum on Public Procurement
- Ability to draft tender documentation and support open and/or negotiated procurement procedures
- Ability to deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines
- Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team and provide support and guidance to colleagues
Preferences
- Studies or additional training in law, public procurement, public administration, finance, business administration, economics or a related field
- Training/certification in EU public procurement, contract management or EU financial procedure
- Professional experience with an EU organisation
- Experience with EU procurement and financial tools such as PPMT, eTendering, eNotices, F&T Portal, ABAC and/or SUMMA/SAP-based workflows
- Knowledge of additional EU languages
What we offer
- Competitive salary: 3,700–5,400 EUR gross/month (paid in HUF at a pre-agreed fixed exchange rate), based on relevant experience
- Company laptop
- Dynamic, diverse and international working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to the EIT's day-to-day operations and contribute to its exciting mission as a key player in the European innovation landscape
- Training opportunities
- Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of a 6-month extension