About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Senior Contracting Assistant to join NATO – NCIA, at Oeiras, Portugal.

Responsibilities

With guidance from Principal Contracting Officer, incumbent will perform duties such as following:

• Addresses all contractual matters relating to competitive and sole source procurement process including drafting, coordination and release of solicitations, evaluation and analysis of bids, discussions with bidders and award of contracts in accordance with Agency’s procurement procedures
• Coordinates and liaises with contractors to ensure compliance and timely performance of contract tasks
• Performs contract administration tasks including processing changes and amendments, settling claims and termination actions
• Acts as contract signatory agent for the General Manager on procurements up to Established Financial Limit Level B
• Reviews business cases (requirements, potential benefits and options) and determines appropriate procurement routes. e.g., open market or collaborative framework
• Investigates, resolves or escalates procurement related issues and problems
• Implements supplier service improvement actions and programmes
• Supports local internal Customers with procurement related issues
• Provides high quality and timely contribution to ACQ and NCI Agency reporting
• Keeps line manager informed of problems and concerns
• Deputizes for higher grade staff
• Performs any other duties as may be required

Profile

• Experience in automated data processing tools
• Experience of monitoring and reporting on supplier performance, information security, customer satisfaction, and market intelligence when appropriate
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise strong judgement in advising unit leadership, setting priorities, and executing requirements
• Advanced skills with spreadsheet and word processing tools
• Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Knowledge of NATO policies, rules, regulations, procedures, particularly Procurement but also Personnel, Contracting and Financial
• Knowledge and/or experience with customer funding
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT
• Must hold NATO Security Clearance
• Fluent business English; knowledge of another NATO member-state language is an asset

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU

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