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Manager - Procurement Operations & Advisory (WBPPS)

World BankMultiple locations
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:12 Aug 2026Job ID:37818Posted on:21 Jul 2026
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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

  1. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
  2. 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