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IT Procurement Manager
2018-03-09 15:24:43| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
IT Procurement Manager ESTEC, Ref no 18 16189 Terma The hightech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defence, nondefence and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered at Aarhus, Denmark. Internationally, Terma has subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore and the U.S. The Space Business Area contributes with missioncustomized software and hardware products including power systems and star trackers as well as services to support a number of inorbit pioneering European scientific and Earth observation satellite missions. Additionally, Terma is contracted for the development and delivery of software and hardware systems and services for numerous ongoing and future European, and international missions. Terma Space operates out of Denmark, The Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Job description For our customer, the European Space Agency ESA, we are seeking to recruit an experienced IT Procurement Manager to work at ESAs ESTEC site in Noordwijk, The HagueAmsterdam area, in the Netherlands. Responsibilities You will be assigned to ESAESTECs Corporate Business Process Management Office within the Directorate of Internal Services. Reporting to the Corporate Business Process Manager, you will be responsible for optimal selection of ICT suppliers and ICT products to ensure the best usage of resources and technology for the Agency. The postholder will carry out the following specific duties Overseeing ICT market trends with focus on IT Infrastructure providers for Computer Hardware, Software and networking products. Analysis and assessment of trends in the ICT market build and maintain relationship with ICT market leaders to understand and report on innovative technology to your local ESA management. Monitoring the product line up and future product roadmaps of exiting ICT suppliers for the Agency. Analyse and utilize for the Agency the competitive developments of key ICT vendors in market Engage in regular meetings with ICT vendors and suppliers for price negotiations. Issue Request for Quotations and Tenders to test the ICT market and select the optimal suppliers for the Agency. Participate in Tender evaluation to support the board with selection of suppliers. This is a full time position located at ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The requested start of work is MayJune 2018. Qualifications Competencies The successful candidate will have A Masters Degree in Information Technology and a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional working experience with ICT vendors Deep knowledge of the ICT market, with specific focus on IT Infrastructure products like PC, Laptops, Servers, Workplace related Software Understanding of Enterprise grade ICT products An aptitude for effective communication and collaboration in an international and challenging environment Proven negotiation skills. Knowledge of SAP is considered an asset. Prior experience in equivalent roles in large European public sector international institutions would be a definite advantage. Fluency in English is mandatory knowledge of other European languages is an asset to interface with local suppliers and ESA Corporate IT management e.g. FrenchGermanItalian. What can Terma Offer? At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary Support on relocation if applicable Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed please apply through the Apply link below. Include an uptodate Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your background and expertise as well as earliest date of availability. For further information, please contact Mr. Simon Mills by telephone 31 6 2326 2398 or by email smiterma.com. Closing date March 18th 2018 Please note the following Legal Security requirements Applicants must hold all appropriate permits to work in the EU. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their IDpassport and degreehigher education certificate. Terma will validate the certificate with the issuing authority. A Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent will be applied for at commencement of employment.
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