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Procurement Officer (Interim)

Procurement Officer (Interim)

Source: European Union 2   Published on: 2026-05-20

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join our headquarter in Budapest!

Coordinate, conduct and follow up procurement procedures, including preparation of procurement documents, publication, opening, evaluation, award, contracting and replies to information requests.
Support the relaunch of expiring framework contracts and other high priority procurement procedures foreseen in the Annual Procurement Plan.
Support interim/bridging procurement procedures required to ensure continuity of critical services, including in areas such as communications, IT, facilities, medical services and interim staffing.
Provide procurement and legal/procedural advice to operational units on the preparation and drafting of tender documents, contracts and related procurement files.
Carry out ex-ante checks of procurement documents and contracts to ensure compliance with the EU Financial Regulation, applicable procurement rules, transparency requirements and sound financial management.
Assist the Head of Section Finance and Procurement and the procurement colleagues on procurement-related matters across the procurement cycle, from planning to contract signature and implementation.
Prepare, monitor, analyse and report on the implementation of the Annual Procurement. Plan and provide procurement data/statistics as required for management purposes.
Support Contract Managers in procurement-related interactions with contractors and stakeholders.
Support the implementation of new eProcurement processes and workflows, including SUMMA/Package 3-related procurement processes, role set-up, testing, transition support and practical guidance to users.
Provide support and training to EIT staff on procurement rules, procedures, templates and tools.
Contribute to horizontal coordination, teamwork, knowledge sharing and proactive communication within the Administration Unit and with operational units.
Professional experience
At least 3 years of proven professional experience within a procurement function in the public, private or international sector
Experience in preparing, managing and following up procurement procedures and/or contract management files
A level of education corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years, attested by a diploma
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union
Proficient user skills of Microsoft Office
Ability to use electronic procurement and document management tools
Knowledge of the EU institutional and regulatory framework related to procurement, in particular the EU Financial Regulation and Vademecum on Public Procurement
Ability to draft tender documentation and support open and/or negotiated procurement procedures
Ability to deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines
Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work in a team and provide support and guidance to colleagues
Studies or additional training in law, public procurement, public administration, finance, business administration, economics or a related field
Training/certification in EU public procurement, contract management or EU financial procedure
Professional experience with an EU organisation
Experience with EU procurement and financial tools such as PPMT, eTendering, eNotices, F&T Portal, ABAC and/or SUMMA/SAP-based workflows
Knowledge of additional EU languages
Competitive salary: 3,700–5,400 EUR gross/month (paid in HUF at a pre-agreed fixed exchange rate), based on relevant experience
Dynamic, diverse and international working environment
Opportunity to contribute to the EIT’s day-to-day operations and contribute to its exciting mission as a key player in the European innovation landscape
Training opportunities
Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026, with the possibility of a 6-month extension