Procurement Specialist (Technology and Data Management Lead)

Procurement Specialist (Technology and Data Management Lead)

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative change around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

VPU Context:

The WBG Budget and Procurement (WBP) is organized into five Departments: WBP Centers of Excellence (WBPCE) with teams supporting the corporate strategic business and budget planning process, providing WBP systems, knowledge, and shared services; WBP IBRD/IDA Regional Units (WBPRU) with teams supporting IBRD/IDA clients in the regions; WBP IFC/MIGA Budget Partners (CSRDR) with teams supporting IFC/MIGA clients in the HQ and the regions; WBP Corporate Units (WBPCU) with teams supporting the Knowledge Bank and corporate units and providing capital budget support; and WBP Corporate Procurement (WBPCP) with teams providing group-wide procurement services.

Unit Context:

Corporate Procurement supports the WBG’s mission by delivering procurement services guided by the principles of best value, sound business judgment, competitiveness, transparency, and fairness. The function oversees sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and contract execution for more than 130 offices worldwide, serving clients through teams based in Washington, D.C., Chennai, and Sofia.

Mission:

• Commerciality: Deliver value-for-money supply solutions balancing cost, quality, and speed.

• Risk Management: Anticipate, mitigate, and manage supplier-related risks.

• Sustainability: Advance environmentally and socially responsible supply chains.

The Center of Excellence (COE) serves as the engine for procurement modernization across the World Bank Group. Operating at the intersection of procurement, technology, analytics, artificial intelligence, innovation, and change management, the COE identifies and implements capabilities that improve effectiveness, enhance stakeholder experience, strengthen decision-making, and accelerate transformational outcomes.

Procurement Specialist (Technology and Data Management) leads the delivery of procurement innovation initiatives by implementing technology-enabled solutions that improve processes, efficiency, and stakeholder experience. Supports the adoption of AI, automation, and digital procurement technologies, serves as a business partner for procurement platforms and products, leverages data and analytics to inform decision-making, and collaborates across Corporate Procurement, ITS, business units, and external partners to advance the procurement transformation agenda.

Duties and accountabilities:

1. Lead the delivery of procurement innovation initiatives by identifying, designing, implementing, and scaling technology-enabled solutions that improve procurement processes, stakeholder experience, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.

2. Support the evaluation, testing, and adoption of artificial intelligence, automation, digital procurement technologies, and emerging solutions, translating business needs into practical and scalable capabilities across Corporate Procurement.

3. Serve as a business partner for procurement technology products and platforms by driving requirements definition, solution design, user engagement, testing, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement activities.

4. Leverage procurement data, analytics, and market intelligence to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and innovation priorities, while supporting the development of dashboards, performance metrics, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

5. Engage stakeholders across Corporate Procurement, ITS, business units, and external partners to support innovation adoption, organizational change, knowledge sharing, and successful delivery of the procurement transformation agenda.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree in business administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Technology Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, Public Administration, or related discipline.

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in digital transformation, innovation, business analysis, technology implementation, analytics, process improvement, procurement, or related fields. 

• Experience driving technology-enabled business initiatives. 

• Experience gathering business requirements and documenting processes.

• Familiarity with AI, automation, analytics, or digital business solutions. 

• Experience working with stakeholders across business and technology functions. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.