Public Procurement Expert - Remote

Overview

We are looking for a Public Procurement Expert to support the Directorate-General for Informatics (DIGIT) of the European Commission. The selected consultant will assist clients throughout the procurement process, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards, workflows, and templates.

In Short

• Support clients in selecting the appropriate procurement instrument
• Assist in drafting and reviewing technical specifications and related documents
• Coordinate with DIGIT stakeholders for the publication of calls for tenders
• Provide support during the Q&A phase of the tendering process
• Guide clients through the evaluation phase using templates and tailored explanations
• Draft evaluation reports and award decisions
• Report on evaluation progress and escalate potential issues
• Capture lessons learned and propose improvements to future procedures
• Contribute to DIGIT’s procurement strategy and help shape the catalogue of procurement tools

Requirements

• Citizenship of an EU Member State (mandatory requirement)
• At least 6 years of experience in EU public procurement, including technical and legal knowledge
• At least 3 years of proven experience in Digital Transformation projects related to public procurement
• At least 3 years of experience disseminating best practices (e.g., through presentations, workshops, or training sessions)
• At least one certification in public procurement (e.g., from the European Institute of Public Administration)
• Education level: Master’s degree

Benefits

• Permanent contract
• Full-time position
• 100% remote work mode (within the EU)
• Salary: up to 61.000€/b. Freelancers are also welcome to apply
• Location**: Brussels**
• Active participation in the digital modernization of public procurement across Europe
• Stable and long-term collaboration within an international environment