Regional Procurement Lead - Middle East & Compliance

Cognita; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita is a global family of over 90 schools across 21 countries, delivering high-quality education through local autonomy and a strong regional framework. The Regional Procurement Supervisor will optimise procurement across the Middle East, partnering with schools, vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, policy compliance, and robust vendor relationships.

The role emphasizes contract administration, vendor onboarding, compliance, and SLA management to support smooth operations

Qualifications

• Proven procurement or supply chain experience across multiple sites.
• Strong organization, tracking, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of UAE procurement regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process school procurement requests regionally.
• Maintain regional procurement tracker and monitor deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with policies, UAE regulations, and ethics.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, due diligence, contracts, and performance.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and academics to align goals.
• Establish and monitor SLAs; report on SLA compliance.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Stakeholder mgmt

Vendor relations

ERP systems

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CIPS/CPM certification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Cognita is a global family of over 90 schools across 21 countries, delivering high-quality education through local autonomy and a strong regional framework. The Regional Procurement Supervisor will optimise procurement across the Middle East, partnering with schools, vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, policy compliance, and robust vendor relationships.

The role emphasizes contract administration, vendor onboarding, compliance, and SLA management to support smooth operations