JOB DESCRIPTION

View Vacancy – Regional Procurement Lead Europe & EECAD (LTU25.344)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Job Category

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

Job Subcategory

RCSH (Regional Corporate Service Hubs)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Who we are:

The Regional Procurement Lead will be part of Europe and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Development (EECAD) Procurement Hub, which supports the FCDO Commercial and wider UK Government objectives through efficient, transparent and value-for-money procurement across Europe and Central Asia.

FCDO Commercial takes responsibility for the acquisition of all goods and services required by the organisation whether bought in the UK or at one of our 52 office locations around Vilnius Procurement Hub managed region.

Working with colleagues across the Hub, UK-based specialists, internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the jobholder will lead a variety of procurement projects that enable FCDO operations and programmes. The role requires simplifying complex information, making confident decisions under pressure, and providing clear, practical advice.

Main purpose of job:

The main purpose is to deliver effective procurement outcomes while proactively improving processes, solving problems, and building strong relationships across the region.

The jobholder will be supported by a collaborative team and will have access to UK Government learning and development opportunities to strengthen both procurement and wider professional skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Procurement delivery

• Lead and deliver compliant procurement projects for goods and services accross Europe and EECAD regions in line with FCDO policies, UK procurement regulations and international best practice.
• Manage the full procurement cycle – from planning and market engagement to tendering, evaluation, contract award and contract management.
• Prepare drafts and negotiate contracts, ensuring procurement delivery abides to the relevant processes and the outputs offer a Value for Money solution for the FCDO.
• Category specific procurement and management.
• Procurement spend analysis and reporting.
• Represent the FCDO in dealings with suppliers, ensuring fair treatment, transparency and value for money.
• Manage databases of FCDO contracts and proactively plan procurement pipeline.

Stakeholder management and communication

• Work with stakeholders across the network to provide advice and guidance on procurement related activities.
• Conduct procurement trainings to your stakeholders.
• Work closely with global teams and senior managers to ensure procurement supports delivery of FCDO objectives.
• Confidently present options and recommendations to decision-makers.

Continuous improvement and problem-solving

• Suggest and implement improvements to procurement processes, bringing forward ideas to make processes more efficient.
• Manage multiple projects at once, meeting specific deadlines, while remaining organised and solution-focused.
• Identify risks early, propose practical solutions and take initiative to resolve issues.
• Contribute to a supportive team culture by sharing knowledge and building capability across the Hub.

This role will require the job holder to work independently on a day to day basis, planning activities, setting the priorities, following the targets set by line manager.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• University Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finances, Legal or equivalent
• Relevant experience of sourcing or buying Goods, Services and Works.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken (min B level according to CEFR Framework *)
• Knowledge of the best practices in procurement and supplier management techniques
• Strong organisational interpersonal and stakeholders management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to quickly understand and simplify complex information and present it in a clear and practical way
• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence to make decisions
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, transparency and compliance
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexibility, willingness and ability to adapt to change

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Knowledge of public procurement regulations, UK or EU procurement law, or international procurement practices
• Experience of working in an international or multi-country environment.
• CIPS qualification would be a strong advantage
• Experience of working with data to support decision-making (Intermediate level of Excel skills)
• Project management experience
• Contract negotiation and drafting skills in various procurement categories, including knowledge of basic legal terms and contractual obligations
• Experience working with e-procurement tools

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service

Application deadline

4 November 2025

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

35 hours (net)

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Lithuania

Location (City)

Vilnius

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

EUR

Salary

3,240.00 EUR gross + PQA 583.33 EUR gross (after probation period if CIPS level 4 or above is obtained and other requirements are met)

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

5 January 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time, 35 net hours per week, permanent contract, EO grade position.

Flexible working can be considered, a mix between office/home-based working is currently practice but increased presence in the office will be expected.

The start date for the position is as soon as possible, subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.

We offer:

• 3,240.00 EUR gross + PQA 583.33 EUR gross (after probation period if CIPS level 4 or above is obtained and other requirements are met).
• Performance related bonus.
• Medical health insurance scheme for those who have successfully completed their probation.
• Enriching learning and development opportunities (e-learnings, development programs), also support for acquiring professional Certificate in Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
• Hybrid working conditions: 35-hour net (40 hours gross) working week and a commitment to flexible working (required 2 days a week working at the office), strong focus on providing a work-life balance.
• 22 annual leave.
• 14 public holidays.
• Strong focus on agreed values of Honesty, Respect, Inclusion and Professionalism
• Strong focus on employee mental health and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to work in an international environment

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country. Permits to live and work in Lithuania should be obtained prior to the employment.

Additional information

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements