Senior Contracting Officer – Security Clearance

Work Life Group

Senior Contracting Officer managing complex acquisitions within NATO. Lead procurement efforts and optimize contractual matters for an international organization.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timeBrussels • 🇧🇪 BelgiumSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages tender, evaluation and acquisition processes.
Researches suppliers and markets, and maintains a broad understanding of the commercial environment, to inform and develop commercial strategies and sourcing plans.
Advises on the business case for alternative sourcing models.
Advises on policy and procedures covering tendering, the selection of suppliers and procurement.
Negotiates with potential partners and suppliers, developing acceptance criteria and procedures.
Oversees and measures the fulfilment of contractual obligations.
Uses key performance indicators to monitor and challenge performance and identify opportunities for continual improvement.
Develops strategies to address under-performance and compliance failures, including the application of contract terms.
Reviews and ensures compliance with relevant organizational and legal policies and procedures.
Works with various complex procurement programs and activities in the organization.
Builds key relationships and dependencies with other business functions and providers.
Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding.
Uses available procurement systems and tools.
Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline
3 years post-related experience or at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in the duties related to the function of the post
A demonstrated passionate interest and experience on leading and optimizing complex Acquisition, Procurement and Contractual matters
Appropriate level experience at a significant level of responsibility (e.g., Contracts Manager, Procuring Contracting Officer)
Thorough understanding of competitive and sole source procurement principles and practices, negotiation skills, cost and price analysis techniques, contract law, contract administration, industry practices and fundamental logistic principles and their applications
Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with experience in providing presentations and briefs to upper management
Experience in use of automated tools (e.g. E-procurement applications, Procurement ERPs, automation tools and Procure to Pay processes).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcontract lawcost analysisprice analysiscontract administrationnegotiationsourcing strategiescompliance managementkey performance indicatorslogistics principles

Soft Skills

communicationpresentation skillsrelationship buildingstrategic thinkingproblem solvingleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree