Nice to have:

• Formal qualification in Procurement or Commercial discipline (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS or its equivalent).
• Knowledge of relevant UK and EU procurement legislation.
• Leadership and Management Skills: demonstrable line management experience.
• Working Internationally: previous experience working in a procurement capacity which is regional/international and beyond domestic market.
• Experience of working with e-procurement tools.

This is a permanent, full-time contract (35 hours net per week) subject to 180 days probation period. 

This role is based in Lisbon, with occasional travel required to London, Scotland, and Vilnius. We are flexible on travel requirements and open to discussing individual circumstances.

The British Embassy in Lisbon aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role of € 48,503.48 gross annual salary paid in fourteen instalments; plus a monthly meal allowance of €193.60. This salary is payable if the successful candidate is subject to individual income tax (IRS) in Portugal on the employment income in question. If the successful candidate is not subject to individual income tax (IRS) on their employment income in Portugal, and/or is not taxable elsewhere on such income, he / she will receive the above salary minus a reference amount approximate to the level of Portuguese tax that would be applicable if the income were subject to tax locally. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process. 

All staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Portugal are subject to local Portuguese employment law as well as internal regulations in force at any given time. 

The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background and security clearance and must have pre-existing work authorisation for Portugal in order to apply. 

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Portugal. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

The Embassy will not consider applications from existing staff who have not successfully completed their probation period or, in the case of staff on temporary contract who have not yet completed two thirds of their contract.

Candidates should note that the FCDO operates within a regulated sector for procurement and under English Law. Training will be provided on the UK’s legal framework. However, skills and experience in the principles of contract management will be an essential foundation.

British Embassy Lisbon offers a supportive environment for its team, including flexible working opportunities, a rich learning and training offering and a focus on individual development.

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

Strong focus on learning and development

Government Commercial Function – Contract Management Capability Programme support and development.

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.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position. 

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