Purchasing Agent at the U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for a Purchasing Agent to join the team.

Incumbent works on the team of four Agents who process purchase orders, delivery orders, negotiate prices and prepare contracts for various commodities and services. The position is strongly customer service oriented and includes daily interactions with multitude of vendors and customers from the U.S. Embassy, U.S. Mission to the European Union, U.S. Mission to NATO and affiliated agencies.

Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment.

Full-time position with extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, etc.

Salary as of €4.126 gross/month.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Option A: Minimum of two years of university studies required and 2 years of experience in procurement, or in related work in commercial, legal, or accounting fields.

Option B: Completion of secondary school and 4 years of experience in procurement, or in related work in commercial, legal, or accounting fields.

LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge in English. Fluency in French OR Dutch.

Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before August 7, 2023. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit & a diploma officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.

Direct link to the vacancy: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=zwzir0h3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=50693&orgId=119

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract

Salary: From €4,126.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bicycle plan
• Commuter assistance
• Company phone
• Food allowance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• 13th month salary
• Overtime pay
• Sunday or public holiday pay
• Vacation money
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 1000 Brussels: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• commercial: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English. French or Dutch (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 07/08/2023