Full Time (40 h/w)
Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible
€ 54,000* gross/year
Your Responsibilities
Excellent research needs state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and innovative digital services. With a team of about 50 experts, we will redesign ISTA's digital landscape over the next few years and implement an ambitious digital transformation programme to facilitate the Institute's rapid growth. As part of our IT & Digital Transformation strategy, we are planning to renew and upgrade our physical IT infrastructure, introduce cloud-based digital services, and to establish professional IT management practices.
As an IT procurement and asset management expert you will play a crucial role both in our strategic technology projects and in IT management. Your responsibilities in these projects include:
Planning, coordinating, and executing the procurement of IT hardware, software, and services in accordance with institutional and public procurement rules
Collaborating with technical teams to define specifications, standards, and vendor requirements
Planning and implementing the lifecycle management of IT assets, including acquisition, deployment, tracking, and disposal
Maintaining and continuously improving the IT asset and license management system
Monitoring supplier performance, contracts, and service-level compliance
Establishing an IT controlling framework and participating in IT benchmarks
Supporting budget planning and controlling processes
Your Profile
Completed relevant degree, e.g., in business informatics, IT management or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Several years of experience in IT procurement, asset management, or software licensing
Sound understanding of public procurement processes and contract management
Knowledge of typical software products, administrative processes, and organisational culture in a research institute or university
Proficiency with asset and license management tools as well as ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Experience in IT service management and IT security frameworks such as ITIL and ISO 27001 is a plus
Strong analytical and documentation skills with attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively with technical, administrative, and legal teams
Structured, service- and solution-oriented, and proactive approach to managing complex procurement cycles
Working language is English, fluency in German is a must
Your Benefits
Education & training
Multiple health offers
Free shuttle bus
Pension insurance
Childcare
Cafeteria
Please apply via our job portal.
ISTA is growing. Grow with us
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting frontier research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight
ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
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