PP-518: Buyer

NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA); Lentini; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading agency in NATO seeks a procurement specialist to manage supplier correspondence and execute complex price analyses. Candidates should possess significant experience in procurement practices and be prepared to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment, with a fixed 3-year contract offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Servizi

Multicultural environment

Tax-free monthly salary

Expatriation and education allowances

Excellent health coverage

30 days of annual leave

Pension scheme

Competenze

• 5 to 7 years experience in procurement roles, ideally as a Junior Buyer.
• Successful track record in contract negotiation and execution.

Mansioni

• Prepare correspondence and analyse proposals for procurement.
• Manage contracts from negotiation through to closure.

Conoscenze

Procurement methods

Contract development

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Formazione

Technical or vocational post-secondary education

Completion of secondary school

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

• Preparing in final form all correspondence to suppliers/contractors, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs), as required.
• Executing cost and price analyses on complex proposals and quotations, submitting results, and making recommendations for contract awards.
• Assuming overall responsibility for contracts from negotiation through to closure.
• Complete secondary school, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience.
• Sound experience in procurement methods, contract development, and negotiations, typically acquired as a Junior Buyer after five to seven years in the agency or a similar organization.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What Do We Offer?

• Multicultural environment
• Initial three-year contract with a competitive, tax-free monthly salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa Agreement on Tax Exemption)
• Additional benefits for expatriate staff, including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and extra home leave
• Excellent health coverage
• Great work/life balance
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
• Pension scheme

Post Details

• Basic monthly salary: EUR 4,599.62, tax-free.
• This position is required for a limited time (3 years), and incumbents will be offered a fixed-duration contract.

How to Apply?

All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.

NSPA internal candidates must additionally submit their latest completed performance report.

NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request until 23 June 2025.

Applications sent via email will be automatically rejected.

Important Notes

Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be prioritized.

Interviews are expected approximately six weeks after the application deadline. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office will notify candidates of the outcome.

Due to high interest and volume of applications, inquiries via phone or email cannot be addressed.

Support from address countries in providing candidates with rapid security clearance and availability is appreciated.

NSPA values diversity and encourages applications from all Member States, especially women.

COVID Measures

All deployable vacancies require full vaccination at the time of employment offer. Employment offers will not be extended to unvaccinated candidates.

Status for Current Post Holders

If currently holding a military or administrative post, you must decide whether to retire, resign, or seek leave, in accordance with your national regulations. You will need to specify your choice during the preliminary interview.

Additional Notes

Applications must be submitted in one session; modifications are not permitted after submission.

Education Requirements

Technical or vocational post-secondary education.