Operational Assistant – Procurement

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We are currently recruiting, on behalf of a prestigious European Institution , for a professional to join its Procurement Unit.
This role is part of a strategic initiative to support the Procurement Workload Management Project.
The selected candidate will help alleviate administrative and coordination tasks from procurement officers, with a strong focus on digital tools (M365, Power BI, Teams).
The aim is to ensure continuity and quality of procurement operations during a period of exceptional workload.

The main responsibilities of the role :
• Coordinate with internal services to facilitate procurement processes.
• Assist services with drafting Procurement Request Forms (PRFs), Contract Proposal Summary Notes (CPSNs), and contracts.
• Liaise with external entities for contract signatures and follow-up.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the 2026 Procurement Plan.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency in the PROCUR Dashboard.
• Prepare quarterly procurement statistics and liaise with relevant services for validation.
• Assist with the migration of contracts from M-Files to M365.
• Organise targeted training sessions for procurement officers and internal stakeholders.
• Support digitalisation efforts in procurement workflows, including document automation and e-signature coordination.
• Maintain and update digital records and dashboards using collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive). • Assist in the configuration and testing of digital tools used for procurement tracking and reporting.
• Contribute to the improvement of digital templates and forms to streamline procurement documentation.

The selected candidate has a minimum of three 3 years’ relevant professional experience in administrative support, coordination, or procurement-related tasks. Experience in project-based environments and handling time-bound deliverables is appreciated. An excellent knowledge of English is mandatory – knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage. Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems, and experience with digital collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams). Understanding of e-signature workflows and digital archiving practices.

The ideal candidate's soft skills :
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, clear and professional communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal services and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and meeting project deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data handling.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive procurement information.

Interested in the position ? Do not hesitate to apply !

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Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Public & Para Public
Location
Centre
Specialism
Accountancy and Finance
Pay
Upon profile
Ref:
1434246

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Lisa Capozza, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Luxembourg
Hays, 65 Avenue de la Gare

Telephone: 352 268 654