At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and manage procurement strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join NATO's Allied Maritime Command, a leader in maritime operations.
- Benefits: Tax-free salary, excellent health insurance, generous leave, and retirement plan.
- Other info: Limited duration contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in international operations while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in contracting, degree in relevant field, and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 74459 - 74459 £ per year.
Post Number: OMC BXPX 1010
NATO Grade: NATO GRADE 15
NATO Body: Headquarters Allied Maritime Command (HQ MARCOM)
Location: Northwood, Middlesex, UK
Security Clearance Level: NATO Secret
Basic Monthly Salary: £6,204.99 (tax free)
Closing Date: 26 July 2026
ABOUT MARCOM
Allied Maritime Command is the Maritime Theatre Component Commander delivering 360-degree maritime focused awareness and connectivity while planning and commanding the full range of maritime operations. The working language of MARCOM HQ is English.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Finance professional with a background in procurement and supplier relationship management to work in the Purchasing and Contracting Branch of the N8 Directorate. The N8 Directorate is responsible for overseeing all financial and budgetary activity within HQ MARCOM.
MAIN DUTIES
- Develop purchase and contracting strategies.
- Evaluate purchase requests.
- Conduct market research when required.
- Publicise competition and invite bidders or process requests for deviations to normal procurement procedures.
- As part of a CAC or independently evaluate bid proposals to assess prices and contractor reliability; negotiate contract terms and conditions when necessary.
- Prepare the contract for award.
- Award contracts to successful bidders independently or countersigned by the Financial Controller in accordance with the established limits.
- Ensure contractors adhere to regulations by periodically evaluating their performance.
- Train and supervise work delegated to Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives.
- Take appropriate actions such as making related determinations and findings: changes, modifications, issuing cure notices, suspension of work, stop work orders, terminations, assessment of liquidated damages, and issuance of final contracting officer determinations.
- Close out contracts verifying all administrative matters are concluded.
- Exercise the aforementioned in such a manner to safeguard the interests of MARCOM, SHAPE and NATO in all assigned contractual relationships.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- At least 3 years of prior contracting experience at a contracts management level.
- Proven experience in contract management, contract negotiation, contract law, business knowledge, contracting for military or international organisations, using e-commerce tools.
- Educated to university degree level in supply chain management, commercial and mercantile law, logistics, inventory management, procurement or related discipline and 2 years function-related experience, or higher.
- Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 4 years post-related experience.
Desirable:
- Experience in contracting for military or international organisations, as a Buyer and/or Contracting Officer.
- Experience with use of the NATO Financial System, Oracle Financials, or other automated accounting systems and purchasing application software.
- Experience in evaluating complex, urgent and sensitive requisitions for a wide variety of goods, services and engineering works.
- Experience in translating complex, urgent and sensitive technical or operational requirements into commercially adequate invitations for bids.
- Experience in executing the full cycle of procurement activities, from conducting market surveys, devising acquisition strategies, issuing solicitations, and evaluating proposals to awarding, administering and closing out contracts.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate, execute competitive bidding procedures, award and administer contracts, and effectively prosecute contractor claims and related disputes.
COMPETENCIES
- Organisational awareness: understands organisational politics.
- Analytical thinking: sees multiple relationships.
- Impact and influence: uses indirect influence.
- Initiative: is decisive in a time-sensitive situation.
- Flexibility: adapts to unforeseen circumstances.
CONTRACT
Project-Linked-NIC (PLN) - This position is linked to a specific NATO project and is for a limited duration of 3 (three) years only. Salary values indicated in this vacancy notice are based on NATO Single Salary Spine scale; the salary is tax free including (where eligible) expatriation, family and children’s allowances and additional privileges for expatriate staff; education allowance for children (where appropriate) and an excellent private health insurance scheme; generous annual leave and home leave (if eligible); retirement pension plan.
Contracting Officer in London employer: NATO
Allied Maritime Command (HQ MARCOM) is an exceptional employer located in Northwood, Middlesex, UK, offering a unique opportunity to work within a prestigious NATO environment. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, MARCOM provides comprehensive benefits including tax-free salary, generous leave, and excellent health insurance, fostering a supportive work culture that values initiative and flexibility. Join us to contribute to vital maritime operations while enjoying a rewarding career in a dynamic international setting.
