Post of duty: Washington, DC, United States.
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
We are looking for a motivated professional to work in our Corporate Procurement (PRC) Group as part of the Budget and Corporate Procurement Division. Reporting to the PRC Group Head, the primary role of the Corporate Procurement Associate is to conduct the procurement and contracting process for a wide range of services and goods.
You will work in the Corporate Procurement Group (PRC) which is part of Budget and Corporate Procurement Division (BDA/BGT) which provides information on performance and budgetary resource management and oversees all corporate procurement activities of the Bank. Specifically, the PRC Group provides procurement services for all Bank Departments both in Headquarters and Country Offices, including RFP development, evaluation, contract drafting/development, and negotiation.
What youโll do:
- Work with units on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle.
- Review unitsโ requests to determine the procurement approach to obtain the best value and minimize risk. Work with end-users to review specifications and develop Request for Proposals (RFP). Conduct all activities associated with the RFP process: coordinate project team, prepare plans, schedules, request for information, advertising notifications, evaluation, award, and contract negotiation.
- Establish and maintain procurement plan and schedule for ongoing contracts and newly planned procurements. Exercise day-to-day responsibility for all aspects of procurement for the given areas of activity as a business partner.
- Conduct market research to keep abreast of market developments, research and analyze statistical data and market reports for suppliers.
- Transform available data into relevant knowledge to improve the quality of fiduciary advisory to clients.
What you'll need
- Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Law, Project Management, or other relevant fields. C.P.M. and/or C.P.S.M is a plus.
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the field of procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or related areas. Candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in end-to-end procurement processes and in developing supplier relationship programs, as well as knowledge of decision support tools and analytics and the ability to create and negotiate legally binding commercial contracts. Procurement and contracting experience in both US and Latin America desired. Experience with SAP and/or Ariba is a plus.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Key skills:
- Learn continuously.
- Collaborate and share knowledge.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
- Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration:
- Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time.
- Length of contract: 12 months.
- Work Location: On site.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include:
- A competitive compensation packages.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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