View Vacancy - DXB - UAE Procurement Manager (EO)

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Corporate Services Support

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy UAE has a vacancy for a Procurement Manager, job grade Executive Officer (EO), on a fixed term contract for two (2) years, with the possibility of renewal.

The jobholder will lead a compliant, efficient and auditable procurement function. The jobholder will be responsible for ensuing compliance with UK Government procurement policy and processes and for meeting all internal reporting and financial standards/policies.

The Embassy purchases a range of services and products, with a large estates and maintenance portfolio, so the jobholder will need to work with subject matter experts to ensure appropriate health and safety, environmental and wider ethical standards are adhered to. The jobholder will need to drive improvements and transformation in end-to-end procurement delivery and prioritise the delivery of value for money for the Embassy.

The FCDO is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We do not discriminate on any basis, including categories protected by law. In keeping with the FCDO's commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace, hiring managers must incorporate the principles set out in the in the CBS recruitment process. Our CBS are recruited by Missions in-country in line with local employment laws.

Duties and responsibilities:

Procurement

• Oversee and deliver procurement for the UK in UAE Network (British Embassy's in Abu Dhabi and Dubai). Working with others within the wider FCDO network to delivery higher value procurement activities.
• Ensure the database of procurement activities is kept up to date, with clear visibility of procurement stages, and providing comprehensive updates to the Networks Leadership Team.
• Oversee all procurement related risks, feeding into wider Network risk registers, and ensuring risks are actively considered in all the Networks procurement with clear risk mitigation in place.
• Ensure tender exercises are undertaken in a timely and professional manner in compliance with UK Government procurement policy and UAE Law, and that they present good Value for Money (VfM) for the FCDO.
• Responsible for writing/reviewing procurement reports including tender reports, due diligence reports, and providing outcome of tenders to bidders. Confirming checks have been undertaken to ensure procurement processes are being followed.
• Assist in moderation of tenders at the evaluation stage.

Stakeholder management and due diligence

• Review, report, and manage supplier relationships with the help of Post contract managers, including resolution of contractual disputes, taking appropriate action to protect the FCDO and Embassy interest.
• Undertake market research in key sectors and support with the identification and verification of external suppliers. Ensure appropriate due diligence checks are undertaken to ensure suppliers meet Embassy standards.
• Manage Conflict of Interest process.
• Managing relationship with FCDO procurement teams in Manila and London

Contract Management

• Support with the maintenance of the UAE contract register, ensuring contracts are accessible and visible, with end-dates monitored closely to ensure alignment of procurement activity without gaps in services or delivery.
• Assign contract managers to all contracts, ensuring they have completed up to date training

Leadership and Line Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the procurement team and line manage two Procurement Officers, ensuring the best utilisation of resources to deliver procurement work.

Compliance and Awareness

• Proactively identify compliance issues that require action, taking a risk-based approach.
• Proactively drive improvements in compliance and value for money at Post.
• Disseminate procurement best practice, including written policies and procedures related to procurement compliance.
• Provide training to staff to drive understanding and awareness of key processes and policies.
• Support the improvement in contract management practice across all teams in the UAE Network.

Resources Managed

• Direct line management of 2 procurement officers.
• Oversee and take responsibility for all procurement up to £25,000.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on any other duties as required by the Deputy Director and/or Director of Corporate Services. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as and when required, including participating in the Embassy's response to a crisis

• Making Effective Decisions: Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
• Working Together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
• Delivering at Pace: Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Managing a Quality Service: Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise, and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.

Eligibility:

• Applications will only be considered from those who are currently residing in the UAE and with a current and valid UAE resident visa.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and/or CIPS Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Experience working in a procurement role in a structured organisation.
• Experience of running complex tenders across a range of sectors, ensuring compliance with procurement policy and delivering value for money.
• Knowledge of UAE-based supplier markets (facilities, maintenance, building, transport and events) and local ways of working.
• Line management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build a network of relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
• Excellent organisational skills, records management and high attention to detail.
• IT literate and well versed in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Familiarity with UK procurement regulations and UK procurement processes, systems, and policies.
• Advanced MS Excel Skills.

Required behaviours

Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

26 October 2025

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week

40

Duration of Post

24 months

Region

Middle East & North Africa

Country/Territory

United Arab Emirates

Location (City)

Dubai

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

AED

Salary

16,492

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

19 January 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, which includes 25 days of leave per annum (calculated pro-rata).

The salary for this role is AED 16,492 per month and it is non-negotiable.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed term contract basis for two (2) years, subject to six (6) months' probationary period. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.

The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday from 0700 to 1800 hrs. The Employee's normal weekly working hours are forty (40) Monday to Friday (inclusive). This is inclusive of one-hour paid rest break for each five (5) hours worked; the timing of the rest break shall be approved by the Employee's Line Manager and in accordance with operational requirements.

The Embassy has an active Learning and Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop personally and professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with extensive informal and formal opportunities readily available.

The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy's sponsorship.

Additional information

How to apply:

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

Interested candidates must ensure that the following is fully completed:

1. Fully completed online application form which must include:
2. Fully completed education details and employment history
3. Fully completed experience, professional skills and behaviour-based sections in the online application form.

Please note: It is mandatory that all applicants complete the online application form including the employment and educational details, technical, skills and experience sections and the behaviour-based questions. Applications that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered whilst shortlisting for the next stage.

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 UAE local time on 26th October 2025.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Internal candidates (i.e., those employed by the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi & Dubai) applying for this position are advised to inform their current line managers upon submission of their application.

Process:

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two to three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate's profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

Due to the large number of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is tentative and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures before employment can begin. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a 'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy in UAE is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

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