About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Senior Contracting Assistant / Buyer to work at NATO NCIA in Brussels, Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Checking incoming requests against internal Agency policies and regulations
• Maintaining Acquisition Database
• Cross-referencing invoices against Purchase Orders
• Maintaining collaboration with Financial department
• Creating new vendors in EBA
• Responsible for all bid administration phase (including RCAB activities): support pre and post contract award, contract administration actions, maintaining contract files
• Performs other duties as may be required

Profile

• Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret
• Vocational training at higher administrative level, or equivalent combination of appropriate national qualifications and experience, supplemented by basic level contracting training courses
• At least eight years’ experience at a responsible level in contracting, finance or business
• Demonstrated knowledge of competitive and sole source procurement procedures, price analysis techniques, contract law, contract administration and industrial practices
• Basic knowledge and experience working with databases and automated tools
• Experience in composing business correspondence
• Excellent command of English language (written and verbal)
• Ability to work responsibly, precisely and independently
• Prior experience of working in international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU

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