Location

Post of duty: Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

We improve lives

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

The Budget and Administrative Services Department (BDA) is seeking a strategic, highly motivated, and client-oriented professional to lead our Corporate Procurement Group within the Budget and Corporate Procurement Division (BDA/BGT). Reporting directly to the Division Chief, the Group Head manages a team of Corporate Procurement experts in conducting the procurement and contracting processes for a wide range of goods and services; oversees the decentralized procurement work related to the hiring of consulting firms for Bank-executed operations; and manages the IDB Group’s insurable risk program.

The Corporate Procurement Group provides procurement services to all Bank Departments, both in Headquarters and Country Offices, including RFP development, evaluation, contract drafting/development, negotiation, and procurement analytics.

What you’ll do

• Apply technical and professional knowledge, skills, expertise, and criteria in corporate procurement in response to business demands. Stay current on best practices for corporate procurement in the industry and other International Financial Institutions.
• Cultivate strong and mutually beneficial internal partnerships by prioritizing collaboration, focusing on clients, and deepening understanding of corporate procurement needs.
• Provide expert guidance on sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, supplier management, and process optimization to maximize value for the Bank. Develop and oversee service-level agreements for services provided to IDB Group member organizations.
• Promote the effective, efficient, and economical use of resources, and the evaluation of relevant costs and benefits along with assessment of risks and non-price attributes as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong business analytics platforms to support decision-making and operational efficiency while promoting transparency and accessibility to Corporate Procurement information.
• Prepare documents and deliver presentations to Senior Management, the Corporate Procurement Committee, and the Board of Executive Directors on relevant corporate procurement topics. Coordinate the preparation, approval, and implementation of policies and procedures related to all aspects of the corporate procurement services, including third-party risk management.
• Lead and mentor a highly skilled multi-cultural team of Corporate Procurement experts; establish goals and expectations, handle performance, provide feedback, and plan recruitment to optimize staff performance; and promote information sharing within the Group, contributing to coherence, consistency, and collaboration between employees.

What you'll need

•    Education: Master’s (or equivalent) degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Law, Project Management, or other relevant fields. C.P.M. and/or C.P.S.M is desired.

•    Experience: At least 7 years of relevant practical experience, preferrably 10 years of experience, in the field of procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, or related areas. Candidates should 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. Knowledge of SAP and/or Ariba is a plus.

•    Languages:  Proficient in English and Spanish (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and Portuguese is useful.

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: 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.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• 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 Program, 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.

Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.