Buyer (G10) and Senior Buyer (G12) - JSEC (Ulm, Germany)

Overview ABOUT YOU We are hiring highly motivated individuals to join the Joint Support and Enabling Command (JSEC) as Buyer (Grade 10) Senior Buyer (Grade 12) In the Buyer role , you will handle purchasing and contracting for requirements that can be met through simplified procurement, and also assist with international competitive bidding procedures. Additionally, you will perform various administrative tasks as needed to support both the Contracting Officer and the Branch. You will play a key role in ensuring that procurement requirements are accurately analyzed and addressed in a timely and legally compliant manner and your work will have a direct impact on operational effectiveness and successful management of financial resources. In the Senior Buyer role, you will organize formal and international competitive bidding procedures, evaluate bids and provide support to the Contract Award Committee (CAC) in order to facilitate contractor selection. Additionally, you will oversee the contract filing system and ensure proper archiving and destruction of contract documents / files. You will play a key role in ensuring that procurement requirements are accurately analyzed and addressed in a timely and legally compliant manner. Your work has a direct impact on operational effectiveness, the command directly as well as NATO\\\’s financial resources. If this resonates with you, apply here: NATO – NATO Vacancies To read more about the role in detail, please click here NATO AWACS | Career and select “download” under the respective job title. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE For both grades, the ideal candidate will have : Sufficient, current professional experience related to the role; Higher secondary education with intermediate vocational training in areas like supply chain management, logistics, procurement, or a related field, or a secondary education with advanced vocational training in the same fields, leading to a professional qualification; Working knowledge of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) systems; A good command of English both written and spoken. The following would be considered as an advantage : Experience in an international/military organization; Professional experience in purchasing, bidding and contracting; Experience in drafting technical specifications/documentation; Experience in administrative duties to include maintenance of data bases, filing systems; Any further certification, training or experience related to procurement and supplier relationship management and/or NATO specific certifications. For the Senior Buyer role, hands-on experience handling the full procurement process for simplified purchases. The candidate should also have held a limited warrant or similar authority to sign contracts and, also experience in contracting for military or international organizations. For the Senior Buyer role, knowledge of German language (due to frequent interaction with local/Host Nation suppliers). YOUR ROLE To read more about the role in detail, please click here NATO AWACS | Career and select “download” under the respective job title. YOUR SKILLS Understanding of procurement principles, processes, and policies and knowledge of purchase methods; Skilled in drafting and reviewing contracts, negotiating pricing and terms; Good communication skills with the ability to deal with suppliers; Data driven decision making alongside with financial and analytical skills, Accuracy in processing financial data and documents, and vigilance in spotting inconsistencies or risks; Competence in using procurement or ERP system and Excel; Demonstrated integrity and impartiality in dealing with financial matters. WHY TO WORK FOR US? By joining our organization, you will be part of a multi-national team while working towards NATO`s common goal of safeguarding peace and promoting democratic values for over a billion people. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, where every individual’s work makes a difference and has a meaningful impact on the mission and operation of the Alliance. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. YOUR TEAM Headquarters JSEC provides a resilient operational-level Joint Headquarters, capable of supporting 24/7 operations to coordinate enablement (at the operational level) and, on order, the execution of reinforcement by forces (RbyFo) and sustainment flow in order to contribute to the Alliance\\\’s ability to project and sustain combat power into a Joint Operations Area (JOA). The Finance Directorate (J8) is responsible for drafting, managing and executing the HQ allocated budgets as well as accounting, purchasing and contracting goods and services. The Purchasing and Contracting Branch provides advice, direction, guidance and oversight of the contracting activities at the HQ. Click here to read more about JSEC: JSEC – Joint Support and Enabling Command HOW TO APPLY Ready to make an impact and work in an international environment? Click here NATO – NATO Vacancies to apply directly via the Talent Requisition Platform. After creating a candidate account, select the job title you are applying for and complete the application form which includes a pre-screening questionnaire. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Please attach any documentation (proof of highest education, diplomas, certificates, testimonials etc.) that you consider to be particularly relevant to the qualification requirements specified in this advertisement. Any documentation submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by at least an unofficial translation. Please note that upon taking up duties, candidates will be asked to provide original certificates of their education and professional experience as relevant for this vacancy. CONTRACT Serving civilian members of NATO will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. Newly recruited staff will be initially offered a definite duration contract of three years. Thereafter, an indefinite duration contract might be offered. SALARY/BENEFITS Basic salary G10: 5,112.39 EUR Basic salary G12: 5,818.38 EUR Salary values indicated in this vacancy notice are based on NATO`S Single Salary Spine scale. The salary is tax free including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children\\\’s allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff; Education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme; Generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible); Retirement Pension Plan. TEST/INTERVIEW Our recruitment team will provide further guidance for invited candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr