The U.S. Mission in Bucharest, Romania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Deputy Procurement Supervisor (Procurement Agent) position in the General Services office.

Interested candidates must apply on the Embassy's official electronic recruitment platform by accessing the link associated to this job ad, or by visiting our official website:
https://ro.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Position Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Public Trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Experience/Education Requirements:
FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.
Option 1:
EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years required in Procurement field or similar area. Experience in customer service, administrative/government work, and purchasing field.
EDUCATION: Two years of college education is required.

OR

Option 2:
EXPERIENCE: At least five (5) years required in Procurement field or similar area. Experience in customer service, administrative/government work, and purchasing field.
EDUCATION: Completion of High School is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Required Language Proficiency:
Fluent English and Fluent Romanian is required. This may be tested.

Required Job Knowledge:
Must be familiar with Romanian and EU business practices and local market practices, Romanian and EU Contracting Laws and Directives.

Required Skills And Abilities:
Must have a valid, current license for cat. B for a minimum of five (5) years.
Must have computer abilities to use Microsoft Windows and Office as well as the ability to learn how to work with other software products; should have good numerical and typing skills.

Basic duties and responsibilities

• At this post, incumbent serves as lead contracting specialist in the procurement section which procures a variety of commodities and services for Embassy Romania and 23 tenant agencies.
• Reviews requests for the procurement of commodities and services, and assigns them to purchasing agents based on the necessary contract vehicle and existing workload.
• Advises purchasing agents regarding type of procurement to utilize, policy considerations, possible problems, etc. Advises Procurement Supervisor on workload issues, difficult procurements, suggested actions, etc.
• Assists the Procurement Supervisor in complex or difficult procurement actions.
• Manages Contracting Officer Representative and Purchase Card programs.

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees:
Pro-rated Christmas Bonus (13th month salary)
Performance related Awards
Performance related annual increases (merit-based compensation system)
Local and American paid holidays
Annual and Sick Leave
Alternate Work Schedule
Medical reimbursement plan (per family member)
Free access to the on-site Gym
Training opportunities (virtual and abroad)