Head of Procurement | Sachgebietsleitung (m/w/d) Beschaffung (26-58-ZC)

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published May 12, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) is seeking a Head of Procurement for its Berlin-Charlottenburg office. In this role, you will lead a team of 6 employees across 2 units, acting as a service provider for the PTB. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing, managing, and executing procurement procedures (national and EU), monitoring contract fulfillment, processing invoices and performance issues, and advising internal departments. The ideal candidate will have a background in public administration or a related field, with experience in public procurement law. This is an attractive opportunity to take on a responsible interface role with significant autonomy, overseeing complex procurement processes from tender to contract completion.

Required Skills

Education

Civil service qualification for the upper non-technical service, Angestelltenlehrgang II, degree in public administration, Bachelor's degree or equivalent university degree (e.g., in Law, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration), or comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in public procurement law
  • Experience with SAP is advantageous, with the ability and willingness to learn quickly required
  • Experience with e-filing / DMS systems (e.g., Fabersoft eGov-Suite) is advantageous

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be able to work in Germany. For civil servants, transfer via secondment with the aim of permanent transfer will be examined on a case-by-case basis.