Procurement Manager ( Relocation to UAE )

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Procurement Manager with 8–12 years of experience in regulated sectors like Banking and Healthcare. You will manage sourcing and vendor management in compliance with UAE federal regulations. Ideal candidates have strong negotiation and contract management skills, along with knowledge of procurement processes and tools like SAP Ariba. This role is based in the UAE and does not offer remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in regulated sectors (Banking, Energy, Healthcare, Government, or Telecom).
• Strong knowledge of UAE federal procurement policies, public tender laws, and compliance regulations.
• Professional certification preferred: MCIPS, CPSM, PMP, ISO27001 Awareness, or Compliance Auditing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies ensuring compliance with UAE federal regulatory standards.
• Manage vendor prequalification and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to AML, ISO, and ESG frameworks.
• Lead RFPs/RFQs and tendering processes with transparency and audit readiness.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Note: This is a full-time role based in the United Arab Emirates, and we do not offer remote work for this position.

We are seeking a procurement manager with proven experience in federally regulated sectors in the UAE. The role ensures all sourcing, contracting, and vendor management activities comply with national regulatory frameworks, corporate governance mandates, and audit standards.

The ideal candidate has managed end-to-end procurement cycles from category strategy, supplier onboarding, and RFP execution to contract negotiation and post-award compliance monitoring within industries that require strict adherence to regulatory and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies ensuring compliance with UAE federal regulatory standards such as (CBUAE, TDRA, MOHAP, DoE, GCAA, etc.).
• Manage vendor prequalification and risk assessments, and ensure adherence to AML, ISO, and ESG frameworks.
• Lead RFPs/RFQs and tendering processes with transparency and audit readiness.
• Negotiate complex service-level agreements, including regulatory, data privacy, and confidentiality clauses.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, finance, and audit teams to ensure contracts and supplier engagements meet policy thresholds.
• Implement procurement controls, dashboards, and KPI frameworks aligned with corporate governance standards.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, issue CAPAs for non-compliance, and report metrics to management and regulators.
• Maintain a digital supplier repository aligned with eProcurement or ERP platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, etc.).
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining complete procurement documentation and audit trails.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering (master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in regulated sectors (Banking, Energy, Healthcare, Government, or Telecom).
• Strong knowledge of UAE federal procurement policies, public tender laws, and compliance regulations.
• Professional certification preferred: MCIPS, CPSM, PMP, ISO27001 Awareness, or Compliance Auditing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and vendor governance tools.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and drive cost savings.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.
• Ability to analyze spend data and generate actionable insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, ensuring effective collaboration across departments.
• Operational and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• ⚖️ Regulatory & Compliance Orientation
• 💼 Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• 🧩 Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement
• 🧠 Analytical & Risk Assessment Ability
• 🏛️ Vendor Governance & Audit Readiness