Strategic Procurement Specialist

NATO; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NATO's Office of Financial Control seeks a Procurement Officer to oversee procurement and contracting for NATO Headquarters, ensuring quality, compliance and value. The role focuses on developing category strategies, managing supplier evaluations, leading procurement actions, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to optimise processes under NATO policies.

Applicants should have a university degree, 3+ years in procurement, and experience with strategic sourcing and contract management in

Qualifications

• University degree in commerce, trade, purchasing, supply, economics, management, law, business administration or engineering.
• At least 3 years of procurement and contracting experience, preferably in indirect procurement or public sectors.
• Significant experience in supplier and proposal evaluation activities and leading evaluation teams.
• Expertise in contemporary strategic sourcing processes.
• NATO languages: English/French, Advanced in one and Intermediate in the other.
• Post-graduate degree in purchasing, contracting, or supply management is an advantage.
• Level 4 UNDP/CIPS certification or higher is an advantage.
• Experience with sourcing technologies (Oracle EBS, e-sourcing, e-procurement, contract management systems).

Responsabilités

• Develop an enterprise-wide view and strategy for assigned category.
• Develop source selection plans, assign resources, and optimise processes.
• Implement procurement plans from initiation to conclusion and monitor benefits.
• Store, administer and distribute procurement information timely.
• Prepare and facilitate events with industry or NATO representatives.
• Lead staff development, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Develop standards and best practices; stay updated on procurement law and NATO policies.
• Assess vendors' financial standing and viability.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Procurement management

Supplier evaluation

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Formation

University degree in business/commerce/economics/engineering

Outils

Oracle EBS

e-sourcing

e-procurement

Contract management systems

Description du poste

NATO's Office of Financial Control seeks a Procurement Officer to oversee procurement and contracting for NATO Headquarters, ensuring quality, compliance and value. The role focuses on developing category strategies, managing supplier evaluations, leading procurement actions, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to optimise processes under NATO policies.

Applicants should have a university degree, 3+ years in procurement, and experience with strategic sourcing and contract management in