Procurement Officer - Public Contracts & Compliance (Remote)

College of Europe; West-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meal vouchers

Transport allowance

Hospitalisation insurance

Group insurance

Telework policy

Résumé du poste

The College of Europe in Bruges is seeking a Procurement Officer (100% FTE) to join the Rectorate. The role supports the Legal Advisor in managing public procurement procedures and contracts across the College, coordinating files from preparation to follow-up, and guiding internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.

Based in Bruges, you will work on procurement management, contract administration, and continuous improvement of processes, reporting to the Legal Advisor and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law, public administration, business management, economics or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in public procurement, purchasing, contract management or related field.
• Solid understanding of public procurement legislation and procedures.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch; French an asset.
• Experience drafting technical specifications for works, supply and/or service contracts.
• Full digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high accuracy.
• Excellent communication, translating complex information into practical advice.
• Proactive, service-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Manage public procurement procedures and framework agreements with internal stakeholders;
• Prepare and publish procurement documents via eProcurement platforms;
• Draft and review technical specifications and tender documents;
• Provide guidance on public procurement procedures to colleagues;
• Develop and maintain procurement templates and internal guidance;
• Ensure procurement files are complete and compliant with regulations;
• Support contract administration throughout the contract lifecycle;
• Monitor contract performance and propose improvements;
• Stay updated on changes in public procurement law;
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Drafting specifications

MS Office

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Law or related field

Public administration or economics background

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The College of Europe in Bruges is seeking a Procurement Officer (100% FTE) to join the Rectorate. The role supports the Legal Advisor in managing public procurement procedures and contracts across the College, coordinating files from preparation to follow-up, and guiding internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.

Based in Bruges, you will work on procurement management, contract administration, and continuous improvement of processes, reporting to the Legal Advisor and