Business Partner, IT Procurement

• Support of the LBP IT to create and execute the Business Procurement Strategy


• Ensure stakeholder management and supplier engagement


• Manage initiatives and projects to align Procurement services and strategic supplier management with Uniper IT's operational and strategic needs


• Close coordination with Uniper IT managers to translate their requirements into procurement strategy


• Ensure smooth collaboration with the IT Contract & Vendor Management team


• Actively manage suppliers strategically to create value for Uniper IT


• Responsibility for strategic tendering and sourcing operations


• Acting as Project Procurement Lead (PPL) in Uniper IT projects for all procurement related topics


• Coordination with Procurement Management for optimal procurement

Requirements

• University education in IT, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, comparable education, or equivalent professional experience


• Several years of professional experience in the energy industry and Procurement, including experience in strategic IT procurement and supplier management


• Proven track record in managing major procurement projects and/or tenders


• Extensive experience in collaborating with a wide range of contacts and integrating multiple requirements or cross-functional overlaps


• Ability to translate business needs into effective Procurement and supplier management strategies


• Solid understanding of IT Procurement strategies, technical IT concepts, and supplier market dynamics


• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement abilities


• Experience working internationally, with cultural sensitivity and readiness to travel abroad


• Fluent English communication skills are essential; additional language skills are a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic IT procurement and supplier management, with a strong ability to translate business needs into effective procurement strategies. Proven experience in managing major procurement projects within the energy industry, ensuring stakeholder engagement and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic IT Procurement


• Supplier Management


• Project Procurement Lead


• Stakeholder Engagement


• Procurement Strategy Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement Management


• Tendering Operations


• Project Management


• Business Procurement Strategy


• IT Procurement Strategies

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication


• Cultural Sensitivity


• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Energy Industry


• Supplier Market Dynamics


• Cross-Functional Integration


• International Experience