Manager – Procurement Operations & Advisory (WBPPS)

The manager leads World Bank corporate procurement operations and advisory services, directing a 35-person global team responsible for service desks, order and vendor management, governance, systems and regional advice while managing budgets, performance, talent and business transformation.

Department: Corporate Procurement Department

• Lead global procurement operations and advisory services
• Manage service desk, order and vendor management functions
• Direct governance monitoring and procurement systems support
• Manage a global team of 35 staff
• Oversee planning, budgeting and performance reporting
• Advise procurement leadership on business priorities
• Recruit, evaluate and develop unit staff
• Drive standardization, automation and cost-effective delivery

• Master degree in a relevant finance, business, procurement, supply chain or legal field
• At least twelve years of progressive procurement experience
• Track record leading complex procurement operations
• Experience leading large business transformation initiatives
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills

• Duty station will be Washington, D.C., Chennai or Sofia
• Appointments outside Washington are locally recruited