Banque centrale du Luxembourg, member of the Eurosystem/European System of Central Banks
(ESCB), and responsible for the hosting of the “Eurosystem Procurement Coordination Office (EPCO)”
is looking for a highly experienced and motivated candidate for the following position:
PROCUREMENT OFFICER (m/f)
Full time - (ref.: EPCO/001/15)
Main tasks and responsibilities (see the Decision ECB/2008/17 laying down the framework for
joint Eurosystem procurement):
In the EPCO, he/she will be entrusted with the following tasks:
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Handling complex public procurement (including cross-border procurement) related matters in
different areas and interacting with internal and external counterparts in an international work
atmosphere and as part of a multinational team
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Contributing to the identification of joint procurement opportunities for the benefit of the central
banks of the Eurosystem/ESCB
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Preparing documentation related to different EPCO activities (such as market researches,
best public procurement practices, standard template documents, reports, etc.)
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Provide advice and support in issues related to EPCO activities to the central banks
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Coordination of joint procurement activities and/or implementation of joint procurement
procedures for the benefit of the central banks
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Participation in opening, evaluation and joint procurement committees
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Performing contract monitoring and management of significant contracts/framework
agreements. Dealing with contractors and third party providers
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Organization and preparation of the regular external meetings of the Eurosystem/ESCB
procurement experts, and other specific internal and international working groups
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Contribute to the development and implementation of IT tools/infrastructure required for EPCO
activities
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Contribute to the development of internal methodologies for the assessment of performance in
public procurement
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Supporting the preparation of the EPCO’s procurement plan and other EPCO reporting
obligations (Annual report, EPCO budget) respecting the applicable policies and procedures
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Providing input to the development of internal procedures and conceptual developments of
EPCO
Qualifications, experience and competencies:
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University degree preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a
related field or a proven ability to perform the tasks required by the position.
Degree, Professional Certification or complementary studies in public procurement would be
an advantage
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Strong knowledge and / or proven working experience in (EU / international / joint) public
procurement
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Several years of experience with (public) procurement processes and tools, including the
analysis of business / commercial offers (cost, structure, contractual terms), performance
assessments and contract management
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Having a commercial awareness and marketing/commercial skills
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Talent in negotiation with economic operators would be considered as an advantage
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Experience in the field of market data services and/or IT would also be considered an asset
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A high level of computer literacy (in particular Excel, PowerPoint)
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Fluent command of English, with excellent drafting skills, in particular an ability to draft concise
and clear texts; a good command of French would be an asset
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Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate in a clear and objective manner
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Ability to organize and prioritize work within tight time frames, ensuring timely delivery of
results, ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
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Ability to take initiative, explore avenues, propose (alternative) solutions and work
independently but also as part of a team
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Ability to network and establish/ maintain excellent cooperative relationships with other
relevant business areas and with colleagues from other central banks/institutions
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Being motivated, respecting confidentiality and proving an ethical attitude
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High sense of diplomacy
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Excellent team working skills
For further information, please contact:
Ms Eva Rodríguez Bielsa, Tel: (+352) 4774 4516
If you are interested in the position as described above, you are requested to address your
handwritten cover letter, indicating the reference above, together with a detailed C.V. and
copies of the diplomas you have obtained, at the latest by 20 April 2015, to:
Banque centrale du Luxembourg
Human Resources Department
L – 2983 Luxembourg
[email protected]
www.bcl.lu