Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Awarding contracts in accordance with 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.
• Supports internal customers with procurement-related issues.
• Provides high-quality and timely contribution to procurement reporting.
• Keeps the line manager informed of problems and concerns.
• Performs any other duties as may be required.

Requirements:

Required:

• 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 in automated data processing tools.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheet and word processing tools.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Experience with high-value, high-volume, high-speed framework type contracts for services.
• Experience with output/performance-based contracts, including reviewing Statements of Work and providing advice as needed.

Desirable:

• Prior experience working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.