Post N° PP-345/ Ref. No 2025_00609General QualificationsJOB DESCRIPTION -please click hereUniversity degree in a relevant field of study or relevant professional experience.Thorough training in procurement methods and price analysis.Sound experience in contract operations in the procurement division of a sizeable organisation.Ability to facilitate/present persuasively and negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomes.Ability to manage time and work effectively under pressure while producing quality products under short-notice deadlines.Ability to develop resourceful and effective solutions to problems (including HR), ability to focus team on performance goals and expectations, to track metrics and measure performance, and to engage problems early to mitigate risk and redirect performance.Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).Specific QualificationsDemonstrated skill in team leadership, management and supervision of a dedicated team of procurement personnel varying in number.Language QualificationsNATO's official languages are English and French. The work of this post requires fluency in English, while working knowledge of French is desirable.WHAT DO WE OFFER?Multicultural environmentInitial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leaveExcellent health coverageGreat work/life balanceGenerous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidaysPension SchemePOST DETAILSBasic monthly salary: EUR tax freeHOW TO APPLY?All candidates (internal and external)should refer to theFAQsbefore applying.NSPA internal candidatesmust submit additionally their latest completedperformancereport.NSPA staff membersof the same grade can submit a transfer request till 9 September 2025.Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.IMPORTANT NOTESQualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.IMPORTANT NOTE:Your application should be submitted in one go and youwill notbe able to modify your data once submitted.