Procurement & Contracts Director

Dubai Government; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Rashid and Latifa Schools Establishment in Dubai is recruiting a Senior Procurement Manager to lead RLSE procurement governance and supplier management. You will oversee end-to-end procurement processes, advise leadership on sourcing options, and ensure compliance with government policies while collaborating with Finance, Legal and operations.

The role focuses on contract administration, performance management, budgeting and risk mitigation to support uninterrupted delivery of educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 6–8 years of procurement, sourcing, contracts, or supplier management experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Master's degree or professional certification in procurement, supply chain, contracts or project management preferred.
• Experience in education, government, or semi-government sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities: RFQ/RFP, evaluation, and award.
• Ensure activities align with RLSE policies, budgets and governance.
• Lead supplier evaluation, due diligence, and performance management.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and operations to plan timelines.
• Maintain procurement records and audit evidence.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards for leadership review.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Contract administration

Budget coordination

Stakeholder advisory

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Rashid and Latifa Schools Establishment in Dubai is recruiting a Senior Procurement Manager to lead RLSE procurement governance and supplier management. You will oversee end-to-end procurement processes, advise leadership on sourcing options, and ensure compliance with government policies while collaborating with Finance, Legal and operations.

The role focuses on contract administration, performance management, budgeting and risk mitigation to support uninterrupted delivery of educational