· Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 2 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 4 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

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
· NATO Procurement Knowledge and experience

DUTIES/ROLE:
· Addresses all contractual matters 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
· 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