Principal, PODD

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Managing a small team, monitoring and managing performance, supporting staff development and engagement, and leading on talent management activities including coaching, training, and mentoring team members.
• Taking the procurement lead in multidisciplinary teams established to develop and deliver long-term 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 in a coherent and comprehensive manner, 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.
• Championing and role modelling 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 & Qualifications

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualified or equivalent.
• Proven capability and experience in high-value procurement in categories such as Consultancy and other Professional Services, IT Services, IT Hardware & IT Software, HR Services, Construction, Property, and Facilities Management.
• Experience in contract matters, including negotiation and contract award of consultancy services in an international environment.
• Experienced manager of complex procurement projects and the development of procurement strategies.
• Sound background in the development and implementation of effective procurement processes in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Experience of and expertise in the development of market and expenditure analyses, making recommendations to management and implementing associated projects.
• Excellent and proven internal and external stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good knowledge of contract law.
• Excellent skills in organising, scheduling, planning, and coordinating work with a high degree of initiative and judgement.
• Proven numeric ability with the capacity to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in work delivered.
• Self-motivated individual able to set goals and priorities with a good sense of time management.
• Ability to communicate confidently and assertively at all levels, both in written and verbal formats.
• Interpersonal skills to understand, respect, and respond appropriately to others' behaviour, concerns, and motives.
• Team player committed to supporting the achievements of the Unit's mission and objectives.
• Experience of working independently and scheduling own work.

Annex - Sub-specialisms Area of Specialism

• The role acts as a Senior Category Manager and primary contact for the Corporate Services Department, Property, Security, Travel, Facilities Management, and for procurement matters relating to the HQ Project.
• 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.

Area of Specialism - Corporate Services

• One of the Principal roles in the team will work across Corporate Services procurement to provide high-quality professional advice and procurement support in relation to facilities management, fleet, real estate, and catering.
• The role is primarily responsible for leading procurement activity across facilities management, fleet, real estate, and catering category areas, while providing support across wider corporate procurement activities as required.
• The role acts as a Category Manager and primary contact for relevant stakeholders across the Bank in relation to Corporate Services procurement, supporting sourcing strategies, market analysis, procurement processes, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Proven experience in Corporate Services procurement, including facilities management, fleet, real estate, and catering, would be a distinct advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of developing and implementing category management working in a transformation environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; based on trust, flexibility, and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality, and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

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. 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, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background, or disability.