Senior Buyer, NATO

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Responsibilities
- Support the Procurement & Contracting Branch Head to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality acquisition of complex technical components, systems, IT infrastructure, engineering services, or high‑value, specialized items.
- Actively conduct sourcing, negotiation and procurement of specialized goods, equipment and technical services in support of the Centre's Program of Work.
- Create and review purchase orders and contracts for the Contracting Officer’s signature.
- Under the direction and supervision of the Contracting Officer, manage end‑to‑end Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and tender processes for complex technical requirements.
- Evaluate supplier offers based on technical proposals, quality, price, and delivery terms – in accordance with solicitation requirements.
- Liaise closely with internal stakeholders (researchers, engineers, programme managers and technical staff) to accurately understand and translate complex technical requirements into procurement specifications.




- Conduct market research and technical analysis to stay current on industry trends, new technologies, and potential supply chain disruptions in the global technical market.
- Assist the Branch Head in the negotiation of contracts and framework agreements with suppliers, ensuring value for money and adherence to procurement rules and standards.
- Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of suppliers’ performance (quality, on‑time delivery, compliance) is conducted and recorded.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with the NATO Financial Regulations and the STO’s Charter and Financial Procedures, ethical procurement standards.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks within the technical supply chain, including geopolitical, financial, and technical obsolescence risks.

Requirements
- Recent and thorough hands‑on professional experience (more than 6 years) in procurement methods and procedures involving cont

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