AD, Head of Procurement Portfolio in London

The Head of Procurement Portfolio has overall responsibility for the provision of procurement related oversight and, where appropriate, advisory operational support in respect of the Bank’s public and private sector operations. This includes oversight of the appraisal of the proposed procurement, and any associated implementation arrangements during the project approval process to ascertain if these are consistent with the requirements of the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Rules (PPR), Guidance Notes, PPD’s Operational Standards and the Bank’s Operations Manual. A key aspect of the role is to serve as a guardian of the Bank’s policies, high standards and integrity of the Bank’s operations, as well as to promote best international procurement and contracting practices.

Since its inception in 1991, in its countries of operation, The Bank has invested more than EUR 215 billion in over 7,600 projects in the public and private sector. PPD’s key role is to ensure that all Bank‑financed procurement is conducted efficiently, transparently and in compliance with the Bank’s PPRs, keeping procurement aligned with the Bank’s principles and vision and supporting better development outcomes. PPD provides fiduciary oversight, strategic support, and policy advice across the project lifecycle. Through its oversight and advisory role, PPD ensures that procurement risks are properly assessed and managed within the credit process. In doing so, PPD screens all projects submitted for the consideration of management to ensure that all relevant issues with regards to the compliance with the EBRD Procurement Policy are identified early and addressed through adequate procurement planning and structuring.

The Head of Procurement Portfolio oversees the PPD review of proposed procurement and implementation arrangements for all Bank‑financed operations and provides leadership for the team responsible for environmental and social considerations within the procurement workstream.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Leadership and team management: Lead, develop, and manage a high‑performing team of professional procurement staff, ensuring capability development, accountability, and delivery against agreed objectives and KPIs. Promote and role model corporate behaviours and institutional values.
• Procurement Advisory and Portfolio management: Manage the PPD‑Policy review of all New Transaction Notifications (NTNs), Concept Review Memorandum (CRMs), Structure Review Memorandum (SRMs), Final Review Memorandum (FRMs), Grant Reviews, and any other internal documentation submitted to OpsCom/SBIC/Board/Delegated Authority for all public and private sector operations and formulate PPD‑Policy official position regarding the proposed procurement classification, risk classifications, and procurement/implementation arrangements and their compliance with the Bank’s PPR ensuring that all comments are appropriately recorded in Bank internal systems.
• Governance, Risk and Compliance: Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement risks in the internal project review process, ensuring appropriate controls and escalation mechanisms are in place from design through to completion and provide structured feedback to the PPD Operation Teams, through a regular monthly check‑in meeting, in respect of best practice and lessons learnt.
• Procurement Reform and Change Management: Act as a change leader, driving the design and implementation of upstream (policy, strategy, planning) and downstream (implementation, contract management) procurement reforms. Lead and champion procurement transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency, transparency, and delivery outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influence: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and co‑financing institutions, ensuring that policies and processes are in place that support effective collaboration between these departments for effective project preparation and implementation related to procurement aspects.
• Performance and Continuous Improvement: Monitor procurement performance and report on risks, compliance, and outcomes to senior management and governance bodies. Drive continuous improvement of procurement policies, processes, and tools to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Communication and Documentation Quality: Ensure all procurement documentation is clear, well‑structured, and compliant with institutional standards, tailored to the audience and clearly articulated.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge and Experience: In‑depth understanding of EBRD’s PPR (or a similar MDB’s procurement rules) and associated Guidance. Proven role model for collaboration and delivering effective solutions relating to both people and technical matters. Substantial practical experience in the development of project delivery strategies for complex infrastructure projects, and in‑depth knowledge of internationally accepted forms of contract. Extensive practical experience in both public and private sector procurement and project implementation in an MDB environment, within emerging market or transitioning economies, with a strong understanding of risk management and modern procurement best practices.
• Skills: Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and fit for purpose messages, tailored to diverse audiences and presented in a structured and streamlined manner. Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess data and make informed decisions.
• Education and Qualifications: Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering, or related field. Professional certification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) would be advantageous.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. The EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment.