GPSS Programme Office Consultant - Procurement
About the job
- The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance.
- A university degree, preferably in Logistics Management or Life Cycle Management/Supply Chain Management, or equivalent relevant professional experience is required.
- At least eight years of experience in procurement category management, ideally in a multinational organisation, is required.
- The candidate must demonstrate strong data analysis and data mining ability and the ability to deal effectively with personnel at all organisational levels.
- The candidate must be able to facilitate and present persuasively to gain buy-in and use effective negotiation skills to achieve desired outcomes, including business growth.
- The candidate must have sound digital literacy and experience using office automation systems and software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- The candidate must be able to conduct and efficiently participate in large international meetings.
- The candidate must be able to foster and maintain a positive and collaborative working environment.
- The candidate must be able to monitor project progression and deviations and generate and implement corrective actions.
- Fluency in English is essential; the consultancy's work is mainly conducted in English.
- Act as the focal point for the Procurement User Group (PUG) and Senior Customer Board (SCB).
- Actively build and strengthen working relationships with the PUG, identify opportunities for cooperation, and prioritize work within the existing portfolio of procurement categories and sub-categories.
- Facilitate and coordinate GPSS procurement activity undertaken by the GPSS User Entities.
- Organise and lead the collection of GPSS procurement requirements 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 in those categories going forward.
- Where data and circumstances allow, identify, calculate, and report savings and efficiencies delivered via GPSS activities.
- Collect GPSS-related turnover data from suppliers and/or User Entities.
- Report GPSS activity and performance to the SCB.
- Organise the GPSS PUG and SCB and participate in other meetings, conferences, and seminars as required.
- Lead implementation of GPSS Senior Customer Board decisions.
- Experience in procurement category management in a multinational organisation is ideally desired.
- A university degree in Logistics Management or Life Cycle Management/Supply Chain Management is preferred.
About the company
EMW provides information and communication technology services across the full project lifecycle, including planning, engineering, and implementation; project and program management; systems integration; operations and maintenance; and training. It works by delivering end-to-end support for infrastructure and networks—from design and deployment to ongoing maintenance and upgrades—covering equipment, management systems, information assurance, web enabling, and software applications. EMW differentiates itself through its long track record since 1995, global reach, and emphasis on future-proofing solutions for defense, government, and commercial clients, guided by values such as competency and integrity. Its goal is to deliver trusted, secure, and scalable ICT solutions that meet today’s needs while anticipating technology trends.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Founded
1995
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- Hybrid Work Options
- Conference Attendance Budget
- Professional Development Budget