S186: Material Controller Technician

Post No S186/ Ref. No 2025_00587

JOB DESCRIPTION - (See link to the full job description in the right blue box)

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline and 3 years' post-related experience. Acceptable alternatives: secondary education and 5 years' post-related experience, or an equivalent education combined with an appropriate amount of relevant, professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in material management.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
• Good knowledge of transportation regulations and warehousing procedures, including in the area of dangerous goods packaging and movement.
• Good ability to prioritize work and, acting with minimum coordination and guidance, especially in austere conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work in a multi-functional organization.
• Ability to analyze complex data to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
• Excellent skills in managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Precision in data management and process supervision.
• Competence in meeting tight deadlines and handling stressful situations.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Multicultural environment
• Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
• Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
• Excellent health coverage
• Great work/life balance
• Generous annual leave of 6 weeks plus official holidays
• Pension Scheme

POST DETAILS

• Basic monthly salary: EUR 4 723,81 , tax free - before insurance and pension contributions.
• Deployment will be expected to specified areas in support of approved operations/missions throughout the contractual period.

HOW TO APPLY?

All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.

NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.

NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 02 June 2026.

Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.

All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.

Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.

Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.

NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.