Master's Thesis in Strategic Procurement - Direction for a New Business Segment (f/m/d)

Our Procurement team in Düsseldorf is looking for YOU!

Your responsibilities

• The Uniper Procurement team will take over responsibility for sourcing services related to European decommissioning activities for nuclear power plants
• The thesis should analyze the key success factors for building strong business partner relationships in this context
• It should compare the supply markets for nuclear and conventional decommissioning services
• In addition, the thesis should explore how industrial standards can be applied to increase efficiency and enable cost reductions
  • Definition of boundary conditions, requirements and qualification criteria of potential suppliers and service providers within the nuclear D&D business (basis for an Approved Suppliers List (conventional suppliers) and Qualified Suppliers List (nuclear suppliers))
  • Identification of national specific nuclear requirements and its possibility to transfer internationally within Europe
  • Identification of specific suppliers for targeted suppliers and services (e.g. steel contractions, tool supply (Sondermaschinenbau), site execution, D&D operation)

How to join the team

• Currently enrolled as a Master’s student in Business Administration, Economics or arelated field
• Strong analytical skills and quick familiarization with complex topics
• Ideally knowledge about or experience in Procurement processes
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, ideally first experience in creating evaluation models
• Solution-oriented mindset with creative problem-solving abilities
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills
• Proficiency in English and German (written and spoken) required

We are Uniper

Uniper is a European energy company based in Düsseldorf with global reach and activities in more than 40 countries. With approximately 7,400 employees, the company makes an important contribution to security of supply in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. Uniper’s operations encompass power generation in Europe, global energy trading, and a broad gas portfolio. Uniper is already one of Europe’s largest operators of hydropower plants and is helping further expand solar and wind power, which are essential for a more sustainable and secure future.

We, the Uniper Procurement Team, consisting of 160 employees from almost 30 nationalities are responsible for a purchasing volume of over two billion EUR per year in our four core countries. We centrally procure goods and services for all business areas within the Uniper Group and manage relationships with our suppliers. At the same time, we continuously develop our methods and technical solutions to adapt to current developments and focus on the most value-adding activities.

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As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. 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.