Procurement Officer for Civil Engineering and Construction (IPT-PI-CE-2026-4-LD)

Introduction

Are you an experienced Procurement Officer looking for an exciting opportunity in a high-tech, international environment? If so, we invite you to take part in the activities related to CERN's procurement of supplies and contribute to our mission! 

You will join the Procurement and Industrial Services Group (PI), which is responsible for procuring all supplies and services for the Organisation, ensuring that the specified and contractual technical, delivery, and performance requirements are met at the lowest possible overall cost whilst achieving balanced industrial returns for CERN Member States and respecting CERN's Procurement Rules. The Group monitors and reports procurement activities and statistics to CERN Management and Member State representatives.

Functions

You will: 

• Advise and support the Organisation in identifying procurement strategies ensuring cost efficiency and quality.
• Carry out research to identify and participate in the qualification of potential suppliers.
• Prepare price enquiries, market surveys and invitations to tender in accordance with the Organisation's Procurement Rules and on an international basis.
• Analyse offers, prepare proposals for adjudications and submit these to CERN’s Management.
• Ensure the preparation, negotiation and follow-up of numerous orders and contracts.  
• Contribute to the advancement of CERN's use of standard form construction contracts.
• Foster and sustain a wide-ranging network of relationships across diverse levels, both internally and externally, while actively representing CERN in global business events.