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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 three highly motivated, results-driven, and client-oriented Corporate Procurement Specialists/Senior Specialists to coordinate procurement teams in the following specializations:

1. Technology and Information Systems
2. Consulting Firms
3. Construction Services

As team coordinators, you will support and oversee the delivery of corporate procurement services across the IDB Group for these specializations. You will be expected to manage, monitor, and support hiring and contracting processes across one of the specializations including related procurement activities and the preparation and/or review of contractual documentation.

You will work in the Corporate Procurement Group, part of the Budget and Administrative Services Department (BDA) under the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration. The specialization teams provide procurement and contracting services to Bank departments at Headquarters and Country Offices. In addition to hands‑on procurement responsibilities, these roles include day‑to‑day supervisory and coordination responsibilities, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery of procurement services. The Specialists/Senior Specialists contribute as a subject matter expert to the effective implementation of procurement processes and support the efficient, transparent, and value‑for‑money use of institutional resources.

What you’ll do

• Oversee and coordinate corporate procurement activities for goods, services, and consulting firms with emphasis on the specializations aforementioned.
• Provide technical guidance and day‑to‑day supervision to other employees, including task assignment, workload planning, review of outputs, and coaching to ensure timely delivery and service continuity.
• Lead, conduct, and support end-to-end procurement and contract management for complex or higher-risk cases (Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluations, contract drafting, negotiations, administration), ensuring compliance with contractual terms and appropriate documentation of procurement actions.
• Review and validate supplier analyses, including cost and non‑price evaluations, to support sound procurement decisions.
• Assess and manage risks regarding procurement activities including vendor and integrity risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Oversee the collection, quality assurance, visualization, and strategic utilization of procurement data and documentation to support informed decision-making, enhance reporting and transparency, increase operational efficiency, and drive process improvements while encouraging a culture that values data analytics.
• Act as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact for clients, fostering collaboration and providing solution-oriented strategic advice.
• Oversee the deployment of AI tools to streamline procurement activities and enhance due diligence, among others.
• Stay informed of procurement tools, systems, and good practices relevant to international organizations and support their consistent application across the team.

What you'll need

Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Law, Economics, Project Management, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Certified Procurement Manager (C.P.M.) and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management (C.P.S.M.) is a plus.

Experience:

• At least four (4) to five (5) years of relevant progressive experience in procurement, contract management, negotiations, sourcing, corporate services, or related areas.
• Experience managing, monitoring, or supporting hiring and contracting processes across one or more of the following procurement categories including related procurement activities and the preparation or review of contractual documentation:
• Technology and Information Systems
• Consulting Firms
• Construction Services,
• Experience with procurement systems or analytics tools is highly desirable.

The level of responsibility (Specialist/Sr Specialist) will be determined based on the experience and candidates’ credentials.

Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French or Portuguese is preferable.

Technical skills:

• Supplier evaluation methodologies including non-price criteria
• Procurement risk management
• Strong procurement data analytics and visualization
• Process improvement

Please note that for this position, the final candidates will be required to successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the IDB Group, as a pre-employment condition, which will be conducted by third-parties.

Requirements

•    Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

•    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

International Staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.