IT Buyer

Reference Number:  2155
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - more than 3,500 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Procurement & Supplier Management team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as an IT Buyer. #CAMPAIGN

You can look forward to

  • Order management: You form the central interface to our suppliers and are responsible for the entire process - from recording the request to triggering the order, with a focus on IT product groups such as hardware, software and cloud services
  • Contract negotiations: In coordination with Strategic Purchasing, you actively participate in contract and price negotiations to secure competitive terms for Hannover Re
  • Supplier management: You select potential new suppliers and continuously expand the collaboration
  • Cost optimization: You identify opportunities for cost and process optimization
  • Invoice coordination: You check incoming invoices and approve them in accordance with our compliance guidelines
  • Complaint management: You identify defects, quality problems or other discrepancies in the delivery, document them and initiate appropriate countermeasures (1st level escalation)

You come equipped with

  • Several years of professional experience in the operational purchasing of goods and services, in global procurement management and/or in supplier management
  • Completed commercial or technical vocational training, degree in business administration or a comparable qualification
  • Sound knowledge of purchasing and service management tools
  • Strong analytical skills, the will to drive things forward and enjoy making the best decision for our company
  • German at a business fluent level and English at a conversational level combined with negotiation skills

Don't meet all the requirements? No problem, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success 
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
  • Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients 
  • Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Melissa Topuz | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com