
Manager - Procurement Operations & Advisory (WBPPS)
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:12 Aug 2026Job ID:37818Posted on:21 Jul 2026
Overview
Leads World Bank Group corporate procurement operations and advisory services across Washington, Sofia or Chennai. The manager directs a global 35-person team covering the service desk, order and vendor management, governance monitoring, systems support and regional advice while managing talent, budgets and performance.
Department: WBG Budget and Procurement
Languages
Required: English
Job Areas
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Operations & General Management
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Lead corporate procurement operational and advisory functions
- Manage a global team across headquarters, business centres and regions
- Oversee service desk, order and vendor management services
- Direct governance monitoring and procurement systems support
- Manage planning, budgeting and performance reporting services
- Recruit, evaluate and develop unit staff
- Manage unit resources and budget formulation
- Advise procurement leadership on operations and investments
Requirements
Not available
Skills
Procurement OperationsVendor ManagementOrder ManagementGovernance MonitoringGlobal Team LeadershipBudget ManagementPerformance ReportingOperational Advisory
Additional info
- Duty station will be Chennai, Washington, D.C. or Sofia based on organizational needs
- Washington recruitment is international; Chennai and Sofia recruitment is local