Post Date: 16-10-2026 02:00 PM
Consultant – GPSS Programme Office (Procurement focus).
Capellen
Belgium
Onsite
Market Rates
NATO Secret
Inter - Igd
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Ref: 151123
Job description
MAIN DELIVERABLES/SCOPE OF WORK
§ Act as the focal point for the Procurement User Group (PUG) and Senior Customer Board (SCB);
§ Actively build and strengthen working relationship with the PUG, identify opportunities for cooperation, and prioritize work within the existing portfolio (the various procurement categories and sub-categories);
§ Facilitate and coordinate GPSS procurement activity undertaken by the GPSS User Entities;
§ Organise and lead the collection of the procurement requirements for GPSS from the various NATO entities.
§ Manage category development to proactively identify, monitor and optimise opportunities via Business Cases.
§ Expand the GPSS portfolio by working with the PUG to develop strategies for new GPSS categories, and identify contracts suitable for inclusion within them going forwards;
§ Where data and circumstances allow, identifying, calculating and reporting savings and efficiencies delivered via GPSS activities;
§ Collect GPSS-related turnover data from suppliers and / or User Entities;
§ Report to the SCB on GPSS activity and performance;
§ Ensuring the organisation of the GPSS PUG and SCB, and participate in other meetings, conferences and seminars as required;
§ Lead the implementation of GPSS Senior Customer Board (SCB) decisions;
§ Limited and occasional travel to NATO entities in Brussels and / or Mons is envisioned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
§ University degree (preferably in Logistics Management or Life cycle management/Supply Chain management) or equivalent relevant professional experience.
§ At least 8 year’s experience of procurement category management, ideally in a multinational organisation
§ Demonstrably strong ability for data analysis and data mining. Ability to deal effectively with personnel at all organisational levels.
§ Proven ability to facilitate/present persuasively to gain buy-in and effective negotiations skills to achieve desired outcomes including business growth.
§ Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
§ Ability to conduct and to efficiently participate in large international meetings.
§ Ability to foster and maintain a positive and collaborative working environment.
§ Ability to monitor projects progression and deviation, to generate and implement corrective actions.
§ Act as the focal point for the Procurement User Group (PUG) and Senior Customer Board (SCB);
§ Actively build and strengthen working relationship with the PUG, identify opportunities for cooperation, and prioritize work within the existing portfolio (the various procurement categories and sub-categories);
§ Facilitate and coordinate GPSS procurement activity undertaken by the GPSS User Entities;
§ Organise and lead the collection of the procurement requirements for GPSS from the various NATO entities.
§ Manage category development to proactively identify, monitor and optimise opportunities via Business Cases.
§ Expand the GPSS portfolio by working with the PUG to develop strategies for new GPSS categories, and identify contracts suitable for inclusion within them going forwards;
§ Where data and circumstances allow, identifying, calculating and reporting savings and efficiencies delivered via GPSS activities;
§ Collect GPSS-related turnover data from suppliers and / or User Entities;
§ Report to the SCB on GPSS activity and performance;
§ Ensuring the organisation of the GPSS PUG and SCB, and participate in other meetings, conferences and seminars as required;
§ Lead the implementation of GPSS Senior Customer Board (SCB) decisions;
§ Limited and occasional travel to NATO entities in Brussels and / or Mons is envisioned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
§ University degree (preferably in Logistics Management or Life cycle management/Supply Chain management) or equivalent relevant professional experience.
§ At least 8 year’s experience of procurement category management, ideally in a multinational organisation
§ Demonstrably strong ability for data analysis and data mining. Ability to deal effectively with personnel at all organisational levels.
§ Proven ability to facilitate/present persuasively to gain buy-in and effective negotiations skills to achieve desired outcomes including business growth.
§ Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
§ Ability to conduct and to efficiently participate in large international meetings.
§ Ability to foster and maintain a positive and collaborative working environment.
§ Ability to monitor projects progression and deviation, to generate and implement corrective actions.
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