Our Procurement & Real Estate team in Düsseldorf is looking for YOU!
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
- Steer and implement improvement initiatives for our eProcurement Buying Platform (SAP Ariba)
- Ownership and management of e-catalogues, market places and underlying processes
- Provide a clear focus on driving system and process optimization measures, as well as rolling out new functionalities
- Steer core tasks that positively affect our Self-Service-Ratio (SSR) and support an increasing move towards automated processes
- Leverage the analytical capabilities available in the “Data Insights” Pillar to achieve actionable measures that positively impact Automation rates
- Provide increased focus on the successful collaboration across our regions for the “Ariba Support” Team
- Active role in identifying training needs and gaps to support user enablement in our community of Procurement experts
- Close collaboration with relevant Procurement areas across the different functions and regions
- Support the transformation of Procurement by sharing, expanding and widening the footprint of expertise
- Close collaboration with teams in Procurement, IT and Accounting to help drive E2E process improvements
- Proactive and performance-oriented way of working while seeking (and engaging) with empowerment opportunities
Your profile
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or comparable studies
- Min. 5 years experience in the Procurement and/or energy industry (comparable large cap or investment intensive industries are welcome)
- Proven track record of steering successful improvement initiatives in eProcurement
- Expert knowledge in using SAP Ariba and/or equivalent eProcurement/ P2P platforms
- Ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders, conflicting requirements & cross-functional overlaps
- Good analytical skills combined with the resilience needed to assess processes in detail and drive improvements to conclusion
- Experience in dealing with international teams and appreciation for cultural differences and diversity
- Creative and open-minded personality with a good sense of humour
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills in English required (German knowledge a clear plus)
Your benefits
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:
- Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
- Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
- Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service
Mobility:
- Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation)
- E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations
Health offers:
- Flu vaccination
- Preventive health services
- Employee assistance program
Company pension:
- Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
- Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching
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