Procurement Officer

Tiger Recruitment; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from request to supplier management, ensuring value for money and governance.

You will negotiate MSAs/SOWs, lead vendor onboarding, manage renewals, run RFPs, and collaborate with Legal, Finance and Security to drive compliant procurement across the business. The role requires 4–7 years of hands-on procurement experience, excellent communication, and the ability to influence senior

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant procurement experience, with hands-on exposure across the full procurement cycle.
• Proven experience in contract and commercial review, including MSAs, SOWs and POs.
• Experience in vendor onboarding and third-party due diligence.
• Experience managing contract renewals and procurement of contractors and consultants.
• Experience running RFPs and improving procurement governance and processes.
• Confident managing senior stakeholders across Legal, Finance and Security.
• Not a coordinator or predominantly administrative profile.
• Experience in financial services, regulated environments or family offices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Procurement: Own the procurement lifecycle from request and sourcing to selection, contracting and ongoing supplier management, with minimal oversight.
• Supplier Management: Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors and consultants while monitoring performance and value for money.
• Contract and Commercial Review: Review and negotiate commercial terms, including MSAs, SOWs and POs, and escalate issues to Legal/Finance as needed.
• Vendor Onboarding and Due Diligence: Lead vendor onboarding and third-party due diligence with Legal, Finance and Security.
• Renewals and Contractor Procurement: Manage contract renewals and procurement of contractors and consultants, tracking key dates and renegotiating terms.
• RFPs and Sourcing: Run RFP and tender processes, including preparing requirements, evaluating proposals and making recommendations.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure procurement activity follows policies, thresholds and regulatory expectations with audit-ready records.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes, templates and reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with Legal, Finance, Security and the wider business to provide clear advice and manage expectations.
• Reporting and Spend Oversight: Track spend, contract status and supplier performance with regular management insights.

Skills

Procurement

Contract review

Sourcing

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or related field

CIPS or similar professional qualification (advantage)

Job description

Overview: We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Officer to manage procurement and supplier matters from end to end. This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently assess and progress procurement requests, review commercial terms and work with senior stakeholders across Legal, Finance and Security. The role is not a coordinator or purely administrative position: the successful candidate will take ownership of procurement matters, apply sound judgement and help improve the governance and processes that sit behind them.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Procurement: Own the procurement lifecycle from request and sourcing through to selection, contracting and ongoing supplier management, assessing needs independently and progressing matters with minimal oversight.
• Supplier Management: Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors and consultants, monitoring performance, resolving issues and ensuring value for money and service quality.
• Contract and Commercial Review: Review and negotiate commercial terms, including MSAs, SOWs and POs, identifying risks and escalating issues to Legal and Finance where required.
• Vendor Onboarding and Due Diligence: Lead vendor onboarding and third-party due diligence, working with Legal, Finance and Security to ensure suppliers meet risk, compliance and information security requirements.
• Renewals and Contractor Procurement: Manage contract renewals and the procurement of contractors and consultants, tracking key dates, renegotiating terms and avoiding lapses or unplanned spend.
• RFPs and Sourcing: Run RFP and tender processes, including preparing requirements, evaluating proposals and making clear, well-supported recommendations.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure procurement activity follows internal policies, approval thresholds and regulatory expectations, and maintain accurate contract records and audit-ready documentation.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes, templates, controls and reporting, helping the function scale and operate more efficiently.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Security and the wider business, providing clear advice and managing expectations.
• Reporting and Spend Oversight: Track spend, contract status and supplier performance, and prepare regular reporting and insights for management.

Requirements

• c.4–7 years of relevant procurement experience, with strong hands-on exposure across the full procurement cycle.
• Proven experience in contract and commercial review, including MSAs, SOWs and POs.
• Experience in vendor onboarding and third-party due diligence.
• Experience managing contract renewals and the procurement of contractors and consultants.
• Experience running RFPs and improving procurement governance and processes.
• Confident managing senior stakeholders across Legal, Finance and Security.
• Able to independently assess and progress procurement matters; this is not a coordinator or predominantly administrative profile.
• Experience in financial services, a regulated environment or a family office is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related field preferred; relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPS) is an advantage.

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