Procurement Officer (Category Officer) SC8

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS24 December 2025-23:59-GMT04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.ABOUT WFPThe World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.To learn more about WFP visit our website: follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok.WHY JOIN WFPWFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTThese jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ) Regional Offices (ROs) or Country Officers (COs). Job holders shall report to a more senior Procurement Officer/Manager or the Country/Deputy Country Director Deputy Regional/Division Director or the Head of Supply Chain or the designate.Job holders are part of a team and typically manage small procurement teams. They operate in an environment where the complexity of procurement activities and operations is moderate e.g. involving varied range of goods services and food under markets segments and established categories and local regional and global procurement.Procurement is a pillar of the end-to-end supply chain requiring cross- functional collaboration with many/relevant/other functions to ensure efficient sourcing supplier performance pipeline coverage and seamless integration with logistics and distribution operations. Procurement activities align with broader supply chain strategies to enhance cost-effectiveness operational efficiency and service delivery.JOB PURPOSETo implement and support the development of sourcing strategies focusing on operational excellence compliance risk management in line with global procurement strategies and organizational goals. Focus is on business partnering for an integrated approach to meet corporate needs and support the related operational requirements.Title: Procurement Officer (Category Officer)Level: SC-8Salary: Starting from AED 36359.99 per month (inclusive of pension) plus medical insurance and other entitlements.Duty station: Dubai UAEDuration of Employment: 12 months with possibility of extension.This position is open for UAE nationals and/or those holding a valid UAE residency visa.The Procurement unit in Dubai is an outposted office under WFP HQ Supply Chain Division Procurement unit. The team based in Dubai manages Procurement of various non-food items and reports to Headquarters. This position is advertised as a Procurement Officer and will perform the role of the Category Officer reporting to the Category Manager.The incumbent shall be responsible for:KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive within delegated authority)Manage end-to-end procurement requests ensuring seamless integration of procurement processes proactive risk mitigation and alignment with cross-functional teams. Identify and secure reliable sources of supply in full compliance with procurement policies and regulations.Provide guidance and technical advice to business units fostering proactive collaboration to address procurement needs resolve challenges and align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.Identify and implement procurement best practices for contract management to ensure compliance process efficiency and improved service delivery.Support procurement decisions by considering financial viability risk factors and cross-functional alignment for sound financial planning.Collaborate with Supplier Relationship Management Team and relevant stakeholders to improve su