Procurement Manager (all)
ceed AG
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:21 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join BKW as a Procurement Specialist, focusing on solar and BESS! Be part of a team dedicated to innovative energy solutions.
Tasks
- Lead public and private procurements for solar and battery systems.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize quality and sustainability.
- Coach stakeholders in procurement law, enhancing company expertise.
Skills
- Electro-technical training with procurement qualification and experience.
- Strong negotiation skills and analytical thinking are essential.
- Fluent in German and English; French is a plus.
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Your Scope of Influence
- You conduct public and non-public procurements in the field of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) together with the specialist departments and independently lead turnkey negotiations
- You develop innovative procurement strategies and implement them to specifically optimize quality, costs, and sustainability
- You coach internal stakeholders in public procurement law, thereby strengthening know-how throughout the company
- You manage contract and claim management and are responsible for sustainable, compliant procurement processes
- You identify savings potentials and implement them effectively with a strategically and operationally thought-out approach
- You conduct negotiations with suppliers on equal footing – determined and success-oriented – and integrate market innovations early into your projects
Your Strengths
- Completed basic electrical engineering training combined with further education in procurement (e.g., as a federally certified procurement specialist or procurement manager) or an equivalent qualification as well as relevant professional experience in the solar and BESS sector
- Knowledge in international procurement, a deep understanding of global markets, and comprehensive know-how in contract law
- You bring pronounced negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and a networked way of thinking
- You convince as a strong communicator and networker in German, English, and preferably French, think end-to-end, and inspire with your motivation and commitment
- High IT affinity (MS Office 365, SAP Ariba, etc.), perseverance, and persuasiveness
- You bring occasional willingness to travel and are ready to travel abroad for 2–3 days depending on the project phase
Lukas Meier
Head of Procurement Services Direct
lukas.meier@bkw.ch
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About Us
BKW offers forward-looking comprehensive solutions in the areas of energy, buildings, and infrastructure – internationally and in partnership. With around 12,000 employees, we build modern networks, generate renewable energy, and realize energy-efficient buildings. For this, we are looking for people with passion who want to contribute together with us to society and the environment of tomorrow. Become part of the BKW network and help us shape livable living spaces!