Purpose of the job

The Principal, PODD Corporate provides high-quality professional advice on all aspects of PODD procurement to non-Banking departments of the Bank. The role develops and maintains effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders and guides / advises more junior team members to ensure appropriate and high-quality service delivery.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• ​​​​Where managing a small team, monitoring and managing performance, supporting staff development and engagement, and leading talent management activities including but not limited to coaching, training, and mentoring team members.
• Taking the procurement lead in multi-disciplinary teams established to develop and deliver long-term (minimum a year) operational and commercial strategies, enabling optimal outcomes through advice and structured project support
• Leading negotiations and drafting contracts and agreements, including management and resolution of issues arising from project implementation.
• Drafting market data, spend analysis, and other procurement reporting for the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, summarising the analyses coherently and comprehensively, aligned to particular operational and/or strategic objectives
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders across the Bank, proactively seeking out opportunities with all levels of management to inform and endorse the rationale for changes that support the further improvement of the Bank’s PODD activity
• Contributing proactively to the planning of procurement projects and the development of procurement strategy to ensure the continuous improvement of the outcomes achieved.
• Driving change in the PODD Corporate team to ensure the ongoing alignment of operational and procurement objectives
• Identifying opportunities for improvement of the Bank’s PODD activity, drafting recommendations to the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, the Director, and senior stakeholders for new procurement strategies, projects, or practices that will facilitate further enhancement of PODD activity at the Bank
• Representing the Bank in key external professional fora, as required, using the knowledge gained to inform further enhancements or development of the Bank’s PODD Policy, Procedures, and/or strategies
• Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of staff including recruitment, compensation (as agreed with the Head of Department, if applicable), performance management, coaching, and development
• Champion and role model the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Education

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualified or equivalent
• Proven capability and high-value procurement experience in at least one of the following categories: Consultancy and other Professional Services, IT Services, IT Hardware & IT Software, HR Services, Construction, Property, and Facilities Management
• Proven experience in construction-related procurement would be a distinct advantage
• Understanding of Royal Institute British Architects (RIBA) stages for construction and delivery will be a key advantage

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people’s lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.