C005033 Principal Contracting Assistant (NS) BELGIUM - 25 Aug

Park Lane Recruitment ·www.plr.ltd

Location Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, Belgium
Type Full time
Level Principal
Source Shazamme
NATO
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Deadline Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
 
Requirement: Principal Contracting Assistant
 
Location: Brussels, BELGIUM
 
Full Time On-Site: Yes
 
Time On-Site: 100%
 
Not to Exceed Rate: 54 EUR
 
Total Scope of the request (hours): 560
 
Required Start Date: 30 September 2026
 
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
 
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
 
Please do NOT apply for any NATO contract positions unless you meet ALL the following criteria:
  1. Current National or NATO SECRET clearance
  2. Nationality of one of the NATO member countries
  3. Current work visa for the specific location if applying for an in-country position
Any applications that do NOT meet all the above - and do not CLEARLY show these on the CV - will be deleted.
 
Duties & Role:  
 
Under the direction of the Principal Contracting Officer, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:
  • Performs all contractual duties relating to the competitive and sole source procurement process, including; drafting, coordination and release of solicitations, evaluation and analysis of bids, discussions with bidders, and award of contracts in accordance with the Agency's procurement procedures;
  • Coordinates and liaises with contractors to ensure compliance and timely performance of contract tasks;
  • Manages and processes a high volume of Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Purchase Orders (POs) under some urgency
  • Performs contract administration tasks including processing changes and amendments,
  • Reviews business cases (requirements, potential benefits and options) and determines appropriate procurement routes. e.g., open market or collaborative framework;
  • Investigates, resolves or escalates procurement related issues and problems;
  • Implements supplier service improvement actions and programmes;
  • Supports the local internal Customers with procurement related issues;
  • Provides high quality and timely contribution to ACQ and NCI Agency reporting;
  • Keeps line manager informed of problems and concerns;
  • Performs any other duties as may be required
  • Occasional business travel to NCIA The Hague office when required - not more than 4 times within a calendar year. The associated costs shall be included in the offer and covered by the respective rate.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
  • The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
  • Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 4 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 6 years post-related experience.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and maintaining all required financial records for compliance and audit to all agreed requirements;
  • Knowledge of using appropriate procurement methods; Experience with high value, high volume framework type contracts for services;
  • NATO Procurement Knowledge and experience is desirable.

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Who is hiring for the C005033 Principal Contracting Assistant (NS) BELGIUM - 25 Aug role?
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The C005033 Principal Contracting Assistant (NS) BELGIUM - 25 Aug role with Park Lane Recruitment is based in Brussels, BE.
Is the C005033 Principal Contracting Assistant (NS) BELGIUM - 25 Aug role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Park Lane Recruitment.
What experience level is the C005033 Principal Contracting Assistant (NS) BELGIUM - 25 Aug role?
The C005033 Principal Contracting Assistant (NS) BELGIUM - 25 Aug position is aimed at principal-level candidates.
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