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Procurement Officer
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Description
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contributing to the development, streamlining and implementing eu-LISA`s procurement policies and procedures;
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performing, and when relevant coordinating, activities required by negotiated, restricted and open tender procedures including preparation, evaluation, verification and reporting to ensure sound financial management in all procurement activities;
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providing required support to project managers/business owners for contract management issues;
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providing procedural advice and drafting technical specifications in cooperation with the eu-LISA operational and other administrative and technical staff;
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organising, coordinating and participating in Opening and Evaluation Committees and drafting the required related reports;
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providing the required procedural support to Evaluation Committees during the different phases of the evaluation;
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analysing and drafting contracts in line with EU relevant procurement rules and regulations;
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providing support in monitoring/checking contracts implementation and initiating necessary steps for the contract renewal or extension (deadlines, budget implementation, etc.);
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maintaining working contacts and official correspondence with service providers, suppliers and other contractors;
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promoting best practices, sound financial management and knowledge-sharing in the field of procurement and contract management across eu-LISA;
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contributing to systematic filing and organisation of documents to meet ex-ante and post publication requirements related to eu-LISA procurement;
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contributing to the drafting of the annual procurement plan and monitoring its implementation together with the other colleagues of the Procurement Sector;
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contributing to a repository of reference documents in the area of procurement and contract management;
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ensuring continuous quality assurance with service providers, suppliers, and contractors;
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supporting in contract (and relevant EU case law on the subject of the procurement procedures) monitoring including coordination with the Finance Sector for all matters related to the financial reporting;
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performing other procurement related activities upon request.
Responsibilities
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Has level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is three years or more.
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Be a national of one of the Member States of the Union, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland and enjoys his/her full rights as a citizen.
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Proven relevant professional experience of at least two (2) years in active procurement either in the EU system, or within the national or international public sector, which entails the following:
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Experience in the preparation of tender dossiers and in the drafting and preparation of contracts;
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Experience in drafting and correctly interpreting legal documents, opinions and submissions;
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Experience in assessing financial and legal risks within the area of procurement and in developing appropriate solutions;
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Knowledge of EU Procurement Rules (EU Procurement Directive) and their implementation;
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Strong drafting and communication skills in English, both orally and in writing, at least at level C1.
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Very good knowledge of French, both spoken and written, at least at level B1 or above
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Professional experience in a multicultural environment
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A talent to solve problems by analysing situations and breaking down a problem into logical components to identify solutions and potential mitigating action;
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Inherent respect for rules and procedures and to act on the principles of fairness, objectivity and equal treatment to maintain independence in serving the public interest;
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Proficient in planning and organising in a structured manner to handle a demanding workload and exhibit resilience in such a working environment;
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Demonstrated service oriented mindset to ensure the needs of both internal and external stakeholders are met;
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A skilled communicator - both verbally in interactions with others as well as in business writing, drafting and reporting.
Hard Skills
- Document management
- Business correpondence
- Drafting
- Quality assurance
- Contract negotiations
- Financial Reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Contract management
- Business planning
- Partnership agreements
- Risk assessments
- Best practice development
- Executive updates
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
- Document interpretation
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Problem-solver
- Skilled Collaborator