Senior Procurement Specialist (Technology and Data Management Head)

World Bank Group - WBG

Staff Closes 04 Aug 2026 12 days left

Overview

Leads Corporate Procurement’s technology, data, and innovation agenda by defining digital transformation strategy, advancing AI, automation, analytics, and procurement technologies, and overseeing the development of data-driven capabilities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develops and maintains Corporate Procurement’s innovation strategy and digital transformation roadmap.
  • Leads the adoption of AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital procurement solutions.
  • Serves as the business owner for strategic procurement technologies and innovation initiatives.
  • Strengthens procurement intelligence through dashboards, predictive analytics, market intelligence, risk intelligence, and vendor intelligence.
  • Leads stakeholder engagement to support innovation and digital transformation.
  • Builds strategic relationships with technology providers, industry organizations, academic institutions, startups, and peer organizations.
  • Leads Corporate Procurement’s data and analytics strategy by establishing data governance, strengthening analytical and data science capabilities, and enabling trusted self-service insights.
Required Experience
  • Minimum eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in innovation, digital transformation, technology strategy, consulting, procurement modernization, product management, analytics, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience leading enterprise innovation or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Experience developing business cases, innovation roadmaps, and strategic technology initiatives.
  • Experience working across business, technology, and operational functions within complex organizations.
  • Experience designing and implementing AI, automation, digital, or analytics-enabled business solutions.
Qualifications

Master’s degree in business administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Technology Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Public Administration, or related discipline; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Details
Languages Required
English
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
3 years 0 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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