Senior Buyer Subsurface Procurement

**LOCATION**

Hamburg, Germany

**STARTING DATE**

To be decided

**CONTRACT TYPE**

Permanent

**DEPARTMENT**

Business and Information Management

**WORKING HOURS**

Full-time

**REFERENCE CODE**

1643

**What you can expect**

**Strategy** - support the Team Lead Procurement Subsurface in developing relevant Procurement category and subcategory strategies, monitor supplier markets, create demand forecasts, analyze spend, assess suppliers, identify and act on opportunities for added value;**Sourcing/Contracting** - implement activities defined in the relevant category strategies, including agreeing final specifications and setting commercial conditions, define critical performance factors, manage tender processes, evaluation of proposals, conducting final negotiations up to contract award and preparation of standard contract templates for the respective categories that have a high impact to ensure business continuity;**Project Procurement Coordinator** for larger projects and operations, be part of the project organization, establish project procurement strategy, coordinate between project and procurement organization, support smooth project organization as first point of contact and search solutions for the appearing supply chain relevant project issues, manage non-conformities.**Set up a clear and frequent presence of Procurement within operations**,- communicate Procurement strategies within Business Unit Germany;**Contract Management** - execute and manage contracts, ensure contract performance and adherence to contractual conditions, contract variations/amendments; handle disputes and claims;**Supplier Relationship Management** - manage supplier relationships; monitor supplier performance, support the drive for continuous improvement and/or supplier development, collect supplier feedback, reduce the cost of poor quality and non-productive time (NPT), optimize Procurement processes.**What we expect**
- Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant field of study (economics, engineering, legal) or equivalent experience
- At least 4 years’ experience in strategic buyer position (procurement/supply chain) or alternatively profound sourcing and contract management experience
- Proactive team player; solution oriented; self-motivated; accompanied with very good communicating and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and systematic way of working
- Extensive knowledge/understanding of the Subsurface markets & categories incl. rig services, decommissioning services and OCTG is an advantage
- Cross-cultural awareness (Collaboration with stakeholders across different BUs)
- Very good negotiation skills
- Fluent in English & German (oral and written)
- High willingness to travel
- Committed to company HSE policy and principles, acting responsibly and in accordance with HSE and quality requirements

**We offer**
- High degree of independence and responsibility from day one in a new procurement department with the opportunity to make a difference in a challenging working environment
- Work & life service which provides advice and supports in all matters affecting work, life family and health
- Networking and familiarization within the company
- Global career opportunities and attractive remuneration packages
- Flexible working hours and a modern concept around office vs home office days**Who we are**

Wintershall Dea is a leading independent European gas and oil company with more than 120 years of experience as an operator and project partner along the entire E&P value chain. The company with German roots and headquarters in Kassel and Hamburg explores for and produces gas and oil in 11 countries worldwide in an efficient and responsible manner. With activities in Europe, Latin America and the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa), Wintershall Dea has a global upstream portfolio and, with its participation in natural gas transport, is also active in the midstream business. And we develop carbon management and low carbon hydrogen projects to contribute to climate goals and secure energy supplies. More in our **_Annual Report_**.

Wintershall Dea was formed from the merger of Wintershall Holding GmbH and DEA Deutsche Erdoel AG, in 2019. Today, the company employs more than 2,000 people worldwide from almost 60 nations.

**Contact**: Kirsten Himmelmann 040/6375 2721