Senior Category Manager

Job title:

Senior Category Manager

Company:

NATO

Job description

Senior Category Manager
NATO HQ, Brussels, BelgiumImportant Note: this post is based in Brussels and involves travel to Kyiv, Ukraine, rated as an extreme risk location by the NATO Office of Security (NOS). Special security measures will apply when travelling to Ukraine.As a Senior Category Manager in the Office of Financial Control (OFC), you will manage procurement activities ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards focusing primarily on the NATO support to Ukraine. You collaborate with stakeholders at NATO Headquarters (HQ) and NATO Representation to Ukraine (NRU) to implement sourcing strategies that prioritise quality and cost-effectiveness, bearing in mind the local context. You also assist in policy drafting and organisational improvements. With legal authority, you’ll negotiate contracts on behalf of the organization and the NRU.The key accountabilities of the role are to:

• Apply and develop professional procurement skills and/or knowledge of procurement law, policies, regulations, practices, and NATO policies and procedures. Serve as subject matter expert for procurement assessments.
• Formulate procurement strategies, implement plans, and monitor progress. Contribute to initiatives transforming NATO’s financial and procurement management domain.
• Coordinate procurement actions ensuring NATO standards are applied to the NRU.
• Implement a comprehensive procurement KPI framework for performance monitoring and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Head Procurement and the Head, Finance and Administration to develop and update procurement policies. Ensure adherence to standards and contribute to NATO policy development where applicable.
• Establish efficient e-procurement systems, conduct market analysis, and assess vendor viability. Produce procurement reports and KPIs to enhance understanding of performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

You report to the Head of the procurement at NATO HQ and collaborate closely with key stakeholders in the NRU. You will also interact with external suppliers on a regular basis.The requirements for the role are the following:

• a degree in economics, trade, purchasing, accounting, business administration, finance, management or related discipline from an institute of recognised standing or equivalent qualification in public finance;
• at least 3 years of experience as category manager or senior procurement officer or equivalent function, preferably, in services, non-manufacturing, or public sectors
• at least Level 4 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) certified or possess an equivalent level of qualification granted by a national professional association or academic institution
• proficiency in contemporary strategic sourcing processes, especially in non-manufacturing and public sectors
• experience in supplier evaluation, contract management, and negotiation, with a strong focus on integrity and communication.
• flexibility to travel to the NRU in Kyiv, Ukraine (at least once per quarter)
• ability to communicate effectively, including to prepare clear and concise written and verbal reports, and with strong briefing skills;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages: English V (“Advanced”); French II (“Elementary”).

The following requirements would be considered an advantage:

• professional certification and designation equivalent to the CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply granted by any of the national professional associations federated under the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) (desirable);
• experience working with geographically diverse teams (desirable);

The key competencies for the role are achievement, analytical thinking, clarity and accuracy, conceptual thinking, customer service orientation, impact and influence, initiative, and teamwork.CONTRACTContract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of 3 years; possibility of renewal for up to 3 years.Contract clause applicable:As employment in this post is required for a limited period, the successful applicant will be offered a definite duration contract of 3 years’ duration, which, if required, may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years.If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3 years definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years if required, and subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned.Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations.USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system, as applicable:For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( );For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitmentBefore you apply to any position, we encourage you to and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process.Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time.More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment, can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm)Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate), approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser, verification of your study(ies) and work experience, and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities.NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including and without limitation to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations, and strongly encourages women to apply.Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with.Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours.The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements.Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium is a non-smoking environment.For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading, Allowances, etc.) please visit our . Detailed data is available under the Salary and Benefits tab.

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Location

Bruxelles

Job date

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:59:56 GMT

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