- Procurement and Administration position (Open)

Functions, among others:

• Direct preparation of tender documents and other documentation required for public tenders.
• Evaluation of bids and drafting of contracts resulting from calls for tenders.
• Filing, monitoring and administrative management of tenders, contracts and purchases resulting from framework agreements.
• Preparation and communication of contract extensions.
• Publication of tenders and minor contracts.

In addition, the candidate will participate in the day-to-day administrative tasks and document management of the centre.

The candidate will work under the supervision of the DIPC’s Administration, HR and Legal Department.

 

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or university degree in Law, ADE or similar. Other qualifications will be taken into account if you have demonstrable experience in the field.
• Minimum experience: not required, but valuable.
• Language: Demonstrable high level of English, spoken and written, accredited.
• Availability for immediate incorporation.

Skills valued:

• Master’s degree in public sector procurement management or an equivalent qualification, either already completed or currently being studied.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative law relating to procurement (including the Public Sector Contracts Act).
• Experience with electronic procurement platforms.
• Basic knowledge of accounting.
• Legal knowledge required for drafting and analysing contracts and agreements in a public sector environment.
• Proficiency in the computer applications necessary for the effective performance of the role.

Personal requirements:

• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Willingness to perform versatile tasks in terms of function and responsibility.
• Ability to work as part of a team and self-management skills.
• Ability to interact with staff at all levels: researchers, research group leaders, funding bodies and project managers.
• Initiative.
• Availability to start immediately.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2026/08/03

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

DIPC is a research center whose mission is to perform and catalyze cutting-edge research in physics and related disciplines, as well as to convey scientific culture to society. Located in Donostia / San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain), DIPC was born from a strategic alliance of both public institutions and private companies. Since 2008 DIPC is a 'Basque Excellence Research Center' (BERC) recognized by the Basque Government's Department of Education. In 2019, DIPC was also recognized as a "Severo Ochoa" Excellence Center by the Spanish Research Agency.

Joining a Research Centre of international relevance.

Full-time contract with approximate start date 3 August 2026.

Those interested should send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to the e-mail address jobs@dipc.org before 6 July 2026.

• Reference: Procurement and Administration position
• Application deadline: 2026/07/05
• Application email: jobs@dipc.org

Applications will be evaluated by a Committee appointed by the Director of the DIPC according to the following criteria (with the weighting in percentage of the final score indicated in brackets):

• CV of the candidate (50%)
• Cover letter (10%)
• Personal interview (40%)

In order to pass to the personal interview phase, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum of 40 out of 60 in the evaluation of the CV and cover letter. Likewise, those profiles that, in the committee's opinion, do not meet any of the requirements for the job position will not be evaluated.

The final resolution of the selection process will be published on the DIPC website as soon as possible.