Procurement Specialist (Category Manager)
Job #:
req37763
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Procurement
Grade:
GF
Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
8/4/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
• Risk Management: Predict, mitigate, and manage vendor related risks to protect WBG’s interests
The Procurement Specialist (Category Manager) position reports to the Senior Procurement Specialist (Head of Category), who in turn reports to the Global Head Sourcing and Supplier Management.
• Partners with client’s needs, collaborate with clients in developing procurement plans; carry out market research to identify sources of supply, trend analysis and benchmarks.
• Provides guidance and direction to Project Managers on commercial contract management issues.
• Maximizes positive impact on sustainability (diversity, environment, social responsibility) through the sourcing process and category management.
• Supplier representatives typically head of companies and VPs, account managers, sales representatives, and commodity specialists, and technical representatives etc.
Selection Criteria
• Proven experience in category management and category management in above mentioned categories in Consulting, Labor, Technology or professional services.
• Knowledge of international procurement practices and public/private sector procedures, with required in-depth experience in corporate-level service procurement at an international organization or multinational company.
• Strong negotiating skills, including the ability to negotiate complex contract terms and conditions (e.g., international regulations, technology issues, data privacy, indemnification, intellectual property, cultural issues, assignment, contract termination).
• Strong interpersonal and analytical capabilities and logical problem-solving skills, and ability to structure data and assign resources effectively, monitor implementation and deliver results in line with project goals.
• Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment, as well as an individual contributor.
• Embracement of various digital tools and advocate for the use of emerging technologies in work program delivery.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. 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.
Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Our vision is to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.
We are not a bank in the common sense; we are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 189 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
Each institution plays a different but collaborative role in advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable globalization. The IBRD aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries, while IDA focuses on the world's poorest countries.
Their work is complemented by that of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Together, we provide low-interest loans, interest-free credits and grants to developing countries for a wide array of purposes that include investments in education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture and environmental and natural resource management.
