Logistics Operations

Role overview

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) is hiring for a Logistics Operations position based in Geilenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This role is identified as Post No. LW078 / Ref. No. 2025_00449.

What the role involves

• Managing logistics support activities with a strong focus on contract administration and supply procedures.
• Applying quality assurance standards and related policies in day-to-day work.
• Supporting logistics, budgeting, and procurement-related processes in a structured environment.
• Preparing clear technical and administrative documents and communications.
• Working with enterprise logistics systems, including PILS-ILIAS, and using SAP as part of operational tasks.

What the agency is looking for

• A secondary education qualification together with 7 years of experience in a related field, or an equivalent level of education paired with suitable professional experience.
• Working knowledge of contract administration, supply methods, and logistics procedures typically gained over 5 to 7 years in NSPA or a comparable organization.
• Familiarity with quality assurance standards and policies.
• Practical experience in logistics support management, supply principles, contract administration, and budgeting.
• Strong technical and administrative writing ability.
• Hands-on experience using the ERP Programme Integrated Logistics System (PILS-ILIAS).
• Knowledge of SAP.

Benefits and offer

• International, multicultural working environment.
• Initial 3-year contract with a competitive monthly salary paid tax-free, subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa Agreement on exemption from taxation.
• Extra support for expatriate staff, including expatriation and education allowances where applicable, plus additional home leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave of 6 weeks, in addition to official holidays.
• Pension scheme.

Salary

The basic monthly pay is EUR 6,813.89, tax free, before insurance and pension contributions.

Application notes

All applicants are expected to review the FAQs before submitting an application. Internal NSPA candidates must also provide their latest completed performance report. NSPA staff at the same grade may submit a transfer request until 30 June 2026.

Applications submitted by email will be rejected automatically. Application deadlines follow Central European Time (CET).

Important information

Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates at the same grade will be given priority. Interviews are expected roughly six weeks after the closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office will communicate the screening outcome in due course.

Because of the high level of interest and large number of applicants, telephone and email enquiries cannot be handled.

Member countries are encouraged to put forward candidates whose security clearance can be completed or confirmed quickly and who can take up duty as soon as possible after selection.

NSPA values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and is committed to building and retaining a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from nationals of all Member States, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Status requirement for current military or administration post holders

If you currently hold a military or administration post, you must decide according to your national authority’s rules whether to retire, resign, or apply for special leave. If shortlisted for a preliminary interview, you will also be asked to confirm your preference at that stage.

Submission rule

The application must be completed and submitted in one attempt, as edits will not be possible after submission.