Master's Thesis Student for Procurement

Our Procurement team in Düsseldorf is looking for YOU We, the Uniper Procurement Team, consisting of 160 employees from almost 30 nationalities are responsible for a purchasing volume of over two billion EUR per year in four core countries: Germany, UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. We procure goods and services centrally for all business areas of the Uniper Group and manage the relationships with our suppliers. At the same time, we are constantly developing our methods and technical solutions to adapt to current developments and focus on the most value-adding activities.

**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**

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy and at the same time securing the supply of energy. As a company operating internationally, we work in very diverse teams and offer our employees as much flexibility as is possible. Equity, mutual appreciation and respect are the core of our corporate culture. At our company you will have the opportunity to shape new technologies, work on solutions for a modern and future-oriented energy supply and actively design change processes.

Our Procurement team in Düsseldorf is looking for YOU We, the Uniper Procurement Team, consisting of 160 employees from almost 30 nationalities are responsible for a purchasing volume of over two billion EUR per year in four core countries: Germany, UK, Sweden and the Netherlands.

We procure goods and services centrally for all business areas of the Uniper Group and manage the relationships with our suppliers. At the same time, we are constantly developing our methods and technical solutions to adapt to current developments and focus on the most value-adding activities.

**Your responsibilities**
- In a fast-paced environment with changing requirements, we are looking for ways to make supplier offers as comparable as possible.
- As part of our tenders, we receive many offers that cannot be compared based on cost alone, especially for more complex goods or services.
- We would like to enhance our tender evaluation model to assess the various non-monetary factors, for example quality of the goods/services, supplier expertise, sustainability or geographical factors.
- These should be compared (combined with the pricing) between the different supplier offers to identify the best option.

**Your profile**
- Currently enrolled as a Master’s student in Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
- You have strong analytical skills and quick familiarization with complex topics.
- Ideally knowledge about or experience in Procurement processes.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills, ideally first experience in creating evaluation models.
- Solution-oriented mindset with creative problem-solving abilities.
- A strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.

**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**:

- Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service
- Coaching

**Mobility**:

- E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

**Health offers**:

- Flu vaccination
- Preventive health services
- Employee assistance program

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted

**Your contact**

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
**Fabian Rodeck**
Fabian.Rodeck(at)uniper.energy