Procurement Specialist (Operations)

Job #: req37777 Organization: World Bank Group Sector: Procurement Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Chennai,India Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 8/5/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

VPU Context:

The World Bank Group Budget and Procurement Vice Presidency (WBP) provides trusted advice and services in resource management, strategic planning, budget execution, and corporate procurement management, enabling the institution to align its resources with strategic priorities and deliver on its development mission. WBP supports operational and corporate units, senior management, the Board, country offices, project teams, and staff worldwide by ensuring efficient, effective, and value-driven use of resources. Within this context, Corporate Procurement plays a critical role in advancing institutional effectiveness by delivering modern, strategic, and technology-enabled procurement solutions that enhance performance, strengthen governance, and improve client experience across the World Bank Group.

Unit Context:

Corporate Procurement supports the mission of the WBG by performing the procurement function following the principles of best value, best business judgment, competitiveness, transparency and fairness in an productive, effective, and customer-focused manner. These principles are employed globally and represent the strategic elements that guide the Bank Group’s activities in procurement and contracting practices.Corporate Procurement is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the sourcing strategy, selection, and contract execution for more than 130 Bank Group offices around the globe,



serving our clients from offices located in Washington, D.C., Chennai, India and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Mission:

- Commerciality: Deliver best “value for money” supply solutions measured by cost, quality and speed• Risk Management: Predict, mitigate and manage vendor related risks to protect WBG’s interests• Sustainability: Develop environmentally and socially sustainable supply chains.

Procurement Operations & Advisory enables Corporate Procurement to deliver efficient, compliant, and client-centric services through operational excellence, strategic advisory, data-driven insights, and digital innovation. By optimizing processes, strengthening governance, and advancing transformation, the team enhances decision-making, improves stakeholder experience, and maximizes procurement value across the World Bank Group.

Duties and accountabilities:

- Lead the strategic direction and governance of Vendor Management and Buying Experience programs across Corporate Procurement.
- Oversee the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, governance, supplier data integrity, performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of vendor experience.
- Drive the World Bank Group's Buying Experience and Voice of Customer programs, developing methodologies to gather stakeholder feedback, measure satisfaction, identify service improvement opportunities, and strengthen procurement service delivery.
- Develop data-driven insights, performance metrics, and governance frameworks to support informed decision-making.
- Lead digital transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives that improve supplier and client experience.
- Build strong partnerships across business units and corporate functions to advance procurement objectives and maximize value.

Note:



This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/temporaries).External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

- Master's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience leading procurement operations within a complex, global, and service-oriented organization.
- Demonstrated success leading business transformation, process optimization, automation, or digital innovation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, stakeholder experience, and service delivery.
- Excellent communication, change management, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to lead organizational transformation and deliver measurable results.Note: If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, they will retain their Regular or Open-Ended appointment. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group Staff Member with a Term appointment that expires later than the end date of this appointment, they will retain the duration of their current Term appointment.

WBG Culture Attributes:

- Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
- 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.

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📌 Procurement Specialist (Operations) (Chennai)
🏢 World Bank Group
📍 Chennai