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job Category

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

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Job Subcategory

Procurement

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Job description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

To serve as a member of the Regional Procurement Hub within the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Commercial Directorate, supporting the delivery of professional procurement services across the Africa Network. The role requires close collaboration with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure effective procurement delivery, contract management, performance monitoring, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement across all procurement activities.

The FCDO Commercial Directorate is responsible for acquiring the goods and services required by the organisation, both in the United Kingdom and across its global network of over 260 offices. This includes managing complex and high-value procurement activities, establishing commercial policies and procedures, and ensuring the delivery of value for money, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

The FCDO operates a regional service delivery model for Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources across its global network. This approach is designed to achieve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximise value from expenditure while maintaining high standards of service delivery through consistent and effective procurement practices.

The Procurement Operating Model embeds procurement expertise within the regional structure to provide specialist commercial support to FCDO Posts worldwide. Procurement acts as a strategic delivery partner, providing professional advice and expertise throughout the procurement lifecycle, supporting the delivery of procurement projects, and maintaining strong links with the central Commercial Directorate in the UK.

The Regional Procurement Manager will support the Regional Procurement Hub in delivering procurement services across the Africa Network. The role is responsible for managing regional procurement projects, ensuring the consistent Application of procurement policies and processes, developing effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and contributing to the successful delivery of the Regional Procurement Hub’s strategy and objectives.

The job holder will lead the day-to-day commercial relationship with the Africa Network, proactively forecasting requirements for goods and services across category areas, developing category strategies, conducting market research, and identifying suppliers capable of delivering value-for-money outcomes. Working closely with a broad range of internal customers, the Regional Procurement Manager will support the identification, specification, sourcing, and delivery of goods and services required by Posts and regional stakeholders across all procurement category areas.

The role is based at BHC Nairobi, which serves as the legal employer. However, on a day-to-day basis, the post holder will operate within the FCDO Commercial Directorate and Regional Procurement Hub structure, receiving tasking, direction and performance oversight from the relevant FCDO commercial leadership.

The Regional Procurement Hub team, including the line manager for this role, is based in Pretoria, South Africa. While the Regional Procurement Manager will work closely with colleagues across the Africa Network, the position has no direct line management responsibility for staff at individual Posts.

Delivery of Regional Procurement Projects with a Lifetime Value Exceeding £25,000 (55%)

Lead and deliver regional procurement projects with a total contract value exceeding £25,000, ensuring compliance with FCDO commercial policies, procurement regulations, and governance requirements. Work collaboratively with Posts and regional stakeholders to identify business requirements, assess opportunities for aggregation and standardisation, and leverage existing frameworks where appropriate. Where suitable arrangements do not exist, undertake end-to-end procurement activities for goods, services, and works.
Provide commercial leadership throughout the procurement lifecycle, including market engagement, sourcing strategy development, tender management, contract award, and implementation. Ensure procurement activity effectively manages risk, delivers value for money, and supports the achievement of operational and strategic objectives. Contribute to the development and implementation of Regional Category Strategies and collaborate with UK Commercial teams on the development of Global Category Strategies.

Management of Regional Procurement Activity (10%)

Support the effective operation of the Regional Procurement Hub through the coordination and management of day-to-day procurement activities across the Africa Network. Contribute to the delivery of the Regional Procurement Hub’s objectives, priorities, and service commitments by ensuring procurement requests are managed efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with established procedures and governance requirements.

Procurement Support and Commercial Advice to Posts (15%)

Provide professional procurement and commercial support to Posts undertaking procurement activities exceeding £25,000. Work closely with customers and local teams to define requirements, challenge assumptions where appropriate, identify opportunities for improved procurement outcomes, and optimise supplier engagement.
Provide guidance on procurement best practice, contract management, sourcing strategies, and commercial risk management to ensure that procurement activities are compliant, proportionate, and deliver value for money. Foster capability development across the network by sharing procurement knowledge and promoting consistent application of commercial standards.

Procurement Performance, Governance and Reporting (20%)

Monitor and manage procurement performance across the region through the effective administration of key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs), and Strategic Procurement Plans. Conduct regular compliance reviews and quarterly self-audits to ensure adherence to FCDO policies, governance requirements, and procurement processes, including the use of Jaggaer, contract management systems, procurement records, and tender documentation.

Prepare and provide accurate management information and performance reports for the Head of Procurement Hub, including but not limited to:

Regional Procurement Hub activity reporting.
Supplier Maintenance Form tracking and monitoring.
Weekly and monthly procurement performance dashboards.
Procurement data integrity and reporting within Jaggaer.
Jaggaer pipeline and activity reporting.
Savings and benefits realisation tracking.
Monthly procurement performance reports.
Contract database management and reporting.
Quarterly spend analysis and reporting.
Annual spend and forward procurement pipeline reporting.
Regional compliance and governance reporting.
Any other procurement-related activities, reports, or analyses as required by the Head of Procurement Hub.

Resources managed

No line management responsibility

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience

A minimum of 6 years procurement experience across various industries with 4 years in Strategic Sourcing.
Contract Management Experience
Degree/qualification in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain or similar
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

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Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

To be enrolled with CIPS (or an equivalent qualification) and actively studying towards MCIPS or higher
As a minimum, the applicant must have advance Microsoft Excel/MS Office suite experience
Experience of working in a multinational environment across multiple time zones
Project Management experience
Experience in using eSouring platforms/tools

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Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service

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Application deadline

6 August 2026

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Grade

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

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Type of Position

Permanent

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Working hours per week

36.25

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Region

Africa

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Country/Territory

Kenya

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Location (City)

Nairobi

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Type of Post

British High Commission

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Number of vacancies

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Salary Currency

KES

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Salary

KES 435,093.85

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Type of Salary

monthly

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Start Date

1 October 2026

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Other benefits and conditions of employment

The job holder will operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking responsibility for managing their workload and delivering objectives aligned to the Regional Procurement Hub’s priorities and strategic goals. The role requires sound judgement and effective decision-making to balance operational requirements, customer needs, commercial considerations, and procurement policy. The successful candidate will be expected to analyse complex issues, identify practical solutions, and make recommendations that can withstand appropriate commercial and governance scrutiny.

In carrying out their responsibilities, the job holder will:

Work collaboratively with the Pretoria-based Regional Procurement Hub team to deliver a consistent and professional procurement service to the Africa Network.
Provide expert procurement advice, support, and guidance to Posts and regional stakeholders on a broad range of procurement and commercial matters.
Promote the consistent application of procurement policies, procedures, templates, and governance standards across the region.
Manage competing priorities effectively, responding flexibly to changing business requirements and operational demands.
Support capability development across the network by mentoring, coaching, and sharing procurement best practice with Post-based colleagues and stakeholders.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, commercial colleagues, and other government departments.
Undertake business travel across the Africa Region as required.

This role is challenging and suited for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a proven track record in procurement. We seek someone who can confidently solve problems and approach new tasks with energy and enthusiasm. The successful candidate will work as part of the Regional Procurement Hub and collaborate with individuals from various backgrounds, including other government departments.

Learning and Development Opportunities:

Opportunity for continual professional development through CIPS certification up to MCIPS
UK Government Foundation level Contract Management accreditation
Access to learning programmes, workshops, and professional development opportunities offered by the FCDO Commercial Directorate.

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Additional information

Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles. Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates and appointment is subject to that clearance.
Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
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”

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