Our Contract & IT Sourcing Management Team in Düsseldorf is looking for youWe are UniperAt Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. Then we will look forward to meeting youYour responsibilitiesWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our Contract and Vendor Management team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our IT sourcing, partner management, and stakeholder management processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with our strategic goals. Leadership and Strategy: You develop and implement strategies for contract and vendor management that align with the company's overall objectives. Furhtermore, you lead a diverse team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.Contract Management: You oversee the negotiation, execution, and administration of vendor contracts and you ensure that all contracts are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements and that they deliver value for money.Vendor Management: You build and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors. You ensure monitoring of vendor performance, management of risks, and that vendors meet their contractual obligations.Stakeholder Management: You collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that vendor services meet these needs and act as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related issues.Continuous Improvement: You identify opportunities for process improvements and ensure best practices in contract and vendor management are being implemented and constantly improved. You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, Laws or a related field. Experience: You have proven experience in contract and vendor management, particularly in the context of IT sourcing and partner management. You are able to demonstrate strong background in stakeholder management.Business fluent English (written and verbal) is a must and is at your disposal.Your benefitsAt Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your jobModern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family serviceMobility:Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation)E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locationsHealth offers:Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension systemPossibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matchingTrainings:Lifelong trainingCoachingOur employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.