Procurement Officer

John Paul; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

John Paul in Germany seeks a German-speaking Procurement Officer to manage procurement activities for all German operations. You will source, purchase, and coordinate materials and services for construction projects and indirect spend, aligning with the central procurement team.

The role requires fluent German and English, close collaboration with suppliers in Germany and the Ireland-based team, and occasional travel to Dublin for meetings and onboarding.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or vocational qualification in Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1+ year experience (or internship) in procurement, construction, or related industry.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with ERP systems (Business Central advantageous).
• Fluent German and strong English communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and process purchase orders for construction materials and services based on approved requisitions.
• Communicate with German suppliers to confirm orders and negotiate delivery schedules.
• Assist in preparing RFQs and tender enquiry documents for German projects.
• Monitor delivery timelines and coordinate with German site teams to ensure timely receipt.
• Maintain procurement documentation in line with company policies and German compliance.
• Support cost tracking and verify supplier invoices for accuracy.
• Assist Accounts Payable with non-compliant or disputed invoices.
• Prepare procurement status reports and up-to-date trackers for German procurement activity.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for Germany, aligning with central procurement strategy.

Kenntnisse

German language

English language

Communication

Organisational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Business Central

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

As part of the centralised JPC Procurement Department, the German-Speaking Procurement Officer will manage procurement activities for all German operations. The role supports the wider procurement team in sourcing, purchasing, and coordinating materials and services for construction projects, as well as indirect and overhead spend.

This position requires strong communication skills in both German and English, as you will collaborate closely with suppliers in Germany and the central procurement team in Ireland. Occasional travel to Dublin is expected for team meetings, onboarding, and alignment sessions.

• Prepare and process purchase orders for construction materials and services based on approved requisitions using the Business Central ERP system.
• Communicate with German suppliers to confirm orders, negotiate delivery schedules, and resolve minor issues.
• Assist in preparing RFQs and organising tender enquiry documents for German projects.
• Monitor delivery timelines and coordinate with German site teams to ensure timely material receipt.
• Maintain procurement documentation, including contracts, supplier files, and invoices, in line with company policies and German compliance requirements.
• Support cost tracking and verify supplier invoices for accuracy.
• Assist Accounts Payable with non-compliant or disputed invoices.
• Prepare procurement status reports and maintain up-to-date trackers for German procurement activity.
• Act as the primary procurement contact for Germany, ensuring alignment with central procurement strategy and standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or vocational qualification in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 1+ year experience (or internship) in procurement, construction, or a related industry.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes, construction materials, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with procurement or ERP systems (Business Central advantageous).
• Fluent German (native or near-native) and strong English communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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