The IT Procurement Specialist will support the procurement of external IT hardware and software at EMBL-EBI, ensuring best practice and compliance with EMBLs values, as well as relevant internal rules and regulations. The roles primary objective is to support externally funded IT infrastructure, ensuring value for money is achieved across all procurement activities.
Working as part of a collaborative procurement team, the role will coordinate with Information Technology & Services (IT&S), Finance, Project Management, Legal, and wider Administration teams. This role involves close interaction with Group and Team leaders at both EMBL-EBI and EMBL Heidelberg.
Your role
EMBL-EBI Technical Procurement Activities
1. Leading on externally funded tender requirements, with a key focus on large IT infrastructure hardware (Storage, HPC & Network), in addition to supporting large scale core funded tender activities.
2. Conduct thorough market analysis to identify vendors, execute RFQs/RFPs, and manage competitive bidding processes for IT software and hardware solutions
3. Identifying key areas for spend consolidation and cost saving opportunities.
4. Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers and internal teams to ensure good...