Head of Procurement and Accounting Unit | Leitung (w/m/d) des Referats Vergabe/Buchhaltung

Job Summary

This leadership role at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) involves overseeing the Procurement and Accounting Unit within the Department of Real Estate Management. You will be responsible for ensuring strict compliance with public procurement laws and internal regulations, while leading a dedicated team. Day-to-day activities include conducting tender submissions, performing mathematical audits of offers, and standardizing template documentation. Additionally, you will coordinate accounting workflows to ensure regulatory compliance and provide training to staff members. This position is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in German procurement law (VOB, VgV, HOAI) who enjoys process optimization and team management. The role offers the stability of a permanent public service contract (TV-L EG 12) at one of Germany's large, prestigious universities, featuring flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, and a culture that values diversity and professional development.