VACANCY NOTICE

Senior Buyer (261116)
Primary Location: Italy-La Spezia
NATO Body: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE)
Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: 29 July 2026
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,723.81 Euro (EUR) Monthly
Grade NATO Grade G12-14 (ABCL B5-B6)
Clearance Level NS

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a NATO SECRET security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) and approval of the candidate’s medical file by the CMRE Medical Adviser.

Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to make a tangible impact in a highly technical, international environment?

POST CONTEXT

This is a position within the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), an organization of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
CMRE is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development, centred on the maritime domain, delivering innovative and field tested Science & Technology (S&T;)



solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.
The position is within the Procurement and Contracting Branch, in the Operational Support Division. The Branch leads the Centre’s needs to procure goods and services to support its activities at its premises and in house laboratory in La Spezia as well as in different maritime missions away.
The incumbent reports to the Head of Procurement & Contracting Branch and is responsible for executing the complete range of Buyer duties within the prescribed limits of delegation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
The incumbent’s duties are:
- Support the Branch Head to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and quality acquisition of complex technical components, systems, IT infrastructure, engineering services, or high-value, specialized items.
- Responsible for the sourcing, negotiation and procurement of specialized goods, equipment and technical services in support of the Centr

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