Specialist in central purchasing

GWH Wohnungsgesellschaft mbH Hessen; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - USD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing company is seeking a central purchasing specialist to join its team in Frankfurt or Kassel. This full-time position includes responsibilities in tendering for construction contracts, preparing cost comparisons, and supporting project managers. Ideal candidates will possess MS Office skills, especially in Excel, as well as experience in the construction sector. The role offers excellent benefits, including a comprehensive training program, a strong focus on work-life balance, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual profit sharing

30 days of vacation plus additional days

Employer-financed company pension plan

Flexible working hours

Reimbursement for travel expenses

Health events and fitness promotions

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in construction or the real estate industry.
• Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Experience with tendering tools and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Tender and award construction contracts for modernization and maintenance.
• Prepare cost target/actual comparisons for major projects.
• Support project managers in evaluating additional services.

Skills

MS Office skills

Communication skills

Analytical approach

Teamwork

Goal-oriented attitude

Education

Completed training as an industrial clerk or comparable

Tools

iTWO

ARRIBA

SAP

Smartsheet

Job description

Frankfurt | Kassel | Full-time | Permanent

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a specialist (m/f/d) in central purchasing who enjoys working in a team to start as soon as possible. You can look forward to an open corporate culture at a secure employer, innovative projects, and a work-life balance that will open up whole new horizons for your career.

Frankfurt | Kassel | Full-time | Permanent

• Tendering and awarding of construction contracts in the field of modernization and maintenance of residential buildings (requesting bids, price comparisons/price surveys and cost controls, obtaining credit reports, preparing service specifications, awarding proposals using bid development, etc.)
• Tendering and awarding of company-wide unit price agreements (offer evaluation, independent unit price determination using iTwo, and follow-up with business partners)
• Preparation of cost target/actual comparisons for major projects in the field of technology
• Preparation of construction progress reports for project management by technical project managers in the SmartSheet project management system ( )
• Tendering and awarding of architectural and engineering services in accordance with HOAI or AHO
• Supporting project managers in evaluating additional services within the scope of project implementation ( )
• Completed training as an industrial clerk or comparable commercial training, ideally with further training in purchasing, construction engineering, or economics
• Several years of professional experience in the construction or real estate industry as well as in the technical purchasing of construction services
• Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Experience with tendering tools such as iTWO, ARRIBA, as well as SAP and Smartsheet skills
• Knowledge in the field of awarding architectural and engineering services
• Structured, independent, and analytical approach to work
• High motivation to perform, strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, and goal- and results-oriented approach to work
• Modern working environment: virtual teamwork, state-of-the-art equipment including iPads, mobile working and flexible working hours with a 37-hour week, life-phase-conscious corporate culture with the "audit berufundfamilie" award since 2009.
• Welcome to the team: Independent area of responsibility with creative freedom. Good working atmosphere and great team spirit. Around 85% recommendation rate on kununu.
• Prospects: Individual support through a wide range of further training opportunities and regular training sessions.
• Attractive benefits package: Salary based on collective bargaining agreement, annual profit sharing, vacation and Christmas bonuses, employer-financed company pension plan, 30 days of annual leave plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, Germany-wide rail pass for €25 per month.
• Employee events, company health management, health days, promotion of EGYM Wellpass membership for sport and wellness
• Reimbursement of travel expenses of up to EUR 0.66 per kilometer for business trips by private car.
• We can support you in your search for accommodation.

Does this sound like a new opportunity for your career? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online portal. Files can only be uploaded in PDF format. As we are committed to sustainability, we kindly ask for your understanding that applications sent to us in paper form cannot be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Diaz Rivero by email at [e-mail]. All information on data protection can be found at www.gwh.de/datenschutz.

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