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Category Analyst

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Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.

The Corporate Procurement Division, SPACP, is responsible for the procurement of goods, works, services and consulting to support the Word Bank Group’s offices worldwide and spends approximately $2 billion annually with a staff of 95 located both in Washington, DC and Chennai, India, and in the process of establishing another center in Sofia, Bulgaria. Procurement personnel in SPACP are assigned to five (5) category teams and various category support and infrastructure teams each reporting to a Team Leader. Some of the major clients that are involved are Corporate Services and Real Estate, Information Technology, Financial Services, Labor and Staff Augmentation, Human Resources, World Bank Operations and Advisory units etc. In performing its role, the Corporate Procurement Division provides high quality, customer-oriented services to the World Bank Group by: Providing best value procurement solutions, giving the WBG access to quality goods and services at the best price;

Assisting staff with procurement requirements through planning, solicitation, evaluation, supplier assessment, contracting and contract management and administration;

Developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services and guidelines and tools to help assure compliance with procurement rules, practices and techniques, regulations and procedures;

Coordinating with staff in HQ and Country Offices on matters relating to procurement rules by providing assistance, advice, training and guidance when needed; and Developing and maintaining trusted relationships with key stakeholders both inside and external to the Bank Group.

Category Manager’s Role

The Category Analyst position for the Corporate Procurement IT team is located at the World Bank’s office in Chennai, India. This positions report to a Sr. Procurement Specialist / Category Head and the Chennai Operations Team Lead who in turn reports to the Chief, Corporate Procurement. The Category Analyst supports the Category Manager in their projects with clients to develop annual procurement plans, develop and execute contracts, conduct needs assessment, review specifications, conduct RFPs/IFBs, perform contract administration, negotiations and dispute/conflict resolution. The position requires high level skills and relevant work experience in the field of category management and sourcing in IT sourcing, especially software, as well as, contract management, dispute resolution, and managing interpersonal relationships and communication with key stakeholders and suppliers. This position for the category team requires in-depth knowledge of the software category including, but not limited to the types of information technology solutions, associated supplier market, methods of procurement, and understand software license negotiations.

The category includes, but is not limited to IT Infrastructure (Data Center & colocation service, Mid-High end servers and software, Data Back-up services), ERP software, IT Software and Services, familiarity with cloud based software services (XaaS), and other related IT services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key accountabilities for these positions include:

Conducts procurement, sourcing and category management relevant to the categories under the direction of the Category Manager assigned and required by the World Bank Group in the US as well as internationally. Understands client’s needs, generates solicitations and manages sourcing process for assigned areas; collaborates with clients in developing procurement plans; carries out market research to identify sources of supply; reviews technical specifications for completeness, errors, omissions and competitive qualities; develops vendor pre-qualifying and evaluation criteria; and prepares contracts and conducts pre-bid or proposal conferences. Familiar with software contract terms and conditions for the range of assigned sub-categories. Ability to analyze financial reports (cash flow statements, income statements, balance sheets) of major corporations considered for contract awards and conducts marketplace analysis. Plans and manages negotiation process, resolves purchase and contract issues. Participate along with client project manager to conduct vendor evaluation and performance and ensures timely delivery and quality of services, expedites delivery as appropriate. Conducts research, trend analysis and benchmarking in international markets including category management. Supports Category Manager in preparation of presentations to procurement review committees. Undertakes contract administration to ensure compliance with Bank policy and contract terms. May provide guidance and direction to Project Managers on contract management issues. Has signature authority up to USD $250,000. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Within World Bank with Bank Group staff at all levels, typically Business Unit Managers, Country Directors and Managers, Chief Administrative Officers, Legal Department Representatives, Resource Managers, Administrative Procurement Review Committee Members, Officers, and Project Task Leaders. Externally with Consultants and supplier representatives, typically sales representatives, heads of companies and VPs, account managers and commodity specialists, and technical representatives.

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.

The Corporate Procurement Division, SPACP, is responsible for the procurement of goods, works, services and consulting to support the Word Bank Group’s offices worldwide and spends approximately $2 billion annually with a staff of 95 located both in Washington, DC and Chennai, India, and in the process of establishing another center in Sofia, Bulgaria. Procurement personnel in SPACP are assigned to five (5) category teams and various category support and infrastructure teams each reporting to a Team Leader. Some of the major clients that are involved are Corporate Services and Real Estate, Information Technology, Financial Services, Labor and Staff Augmentation, Human Resources, World Bank Operations and Advisory units etc. In performing its role, the Corporate Procurement Division provides high quality, customer-oriented services to the World Bank Group by: Providing best value procurement solutions, giving the WBG access to quality goods and services at the best price;

Assisting staff with procurement requirements through planning, solicitation, evaluation, supplier assessment, contracting and contract management and administration;

Developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services and guidelines and tools to help assure compliance with procurement rules, practices and techniques, regulations and procedures;

Coordinating with staff in HQ and Country Offices on matters relating to procurement rules by providing assistance, advice, training and guidance when needed; and Developing and maintaining trusted relationships with key stakeholders both inside and external to the Bank Group.

Category Manager’s Role

The Category Analyst position for the Corporate Procurement IT team is located at the World Bank’s office in Chennai, India. This positions report to a Sr. Procurement Specialist / Category Head and the Chennai Operations Team Lead who in turn reports to the Chief, Corporate Procurement. The Category Analyst supports the Category Manager in their projects with clients to develop annual procurement plans, develop and execute contracts, conduct needs assessment, review specifications, conduct RFPs/IFBs, perform contract administration, negotiations and dispute/conflict resolution. The position requires high level skills and relevant work experience in the field of category management and sourcing in IT sourcing, especially software, as well as, contract management, dispute resolution, and managing interpersonal relationships and communication with key stakeholders and suppliers. This position for the category team requires in-depth knowledge of the software category including, but not limited to the types of information technology solutions, associated supplier market, methods of procurement, and understand software license negotiations.

The category includes, but is not limited to IT Infrastructure (Data Center & colocation service, Mid-High end servers and software, Data Back-up services), ERP software, IT Software and Services, familiarity with cloud based software services (XaaS), and other related IT services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key accountabilities for these positions include:

Conducts procurement, sourcing and category management relevant to the categories under the direction of the Category Manager assigned and required by the World Bank Group in the US as well as internationally. Understands client’s needs, generates solicitations and manages sourcing process for assigned areas; collaborates with clients in developing procurement plans; carries out market research to identify sources of supply; reviews technical specifications for completeness, errors, omissions and competitive qualities; develops vendor pre-qualifying and evaluation criteria; and prepares contracts and conducts pre-bid or proposal conferences. Familiar with software contract terms and conditions for the range of assigned sub-categories. Ability to analyze financial reports (cash flow statements, income statements, balance sheets) of major corporations considered for contract awards and conducts marketplace analysis. Plans and manages negotiation process, resolves purchase and contract issues. Participate along with client project manager to conduct vendor evaluation and performance and ensures timely delivery and quality of services, expedites delivery as appropriate. Conducts research, trend analysis and benchmarking in international markets including category management. Supports Category Manager in preparation of presentations to procurement review committees. Undertakes contract administration to ensure compliance with Bank policy and contract terms. May provide guidance and direction to Project Managers on contract management issues. Has signature authority up to USD $250,000. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Within World Bank with Bank Group staff at all levels, typically Business Unit Managers, Country Directors and Managers, Chief Administrative Officers, Legal Department Representatives, Resource Managers, Administrative Procurement Review Committee Members, Officers, and Project Task Leaders. Externally with Consultants and supplier representatives, typically sales representatives, heads of companies and VPs, account managers and commodity specialists, and technical representatives.

Selection Criteria

BA/MS in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Software Project Management, or other relevant software sourcing and management discipline and nationally/internationally recognized Professional Certification (CPSM, CIPS or equivalent) coupled with courses/certificates in procurement; or equivalent combination of education and experience would be beneficial. Minimum of 7 years relevant corporate experience. Extensive experience with a minimum of 4 years of experience conducting procurement, international sourcing, contracting, and category management, including category strategy and industry benchmarking out of which minimum 2 years’ experience with Information technology and software sourcing. Experience in complex contract terms and conditions (e.g. international regulations, international financial institution issues, technology issues, indemnification, intellectual property, cultural issues, assignment, contract termination, etc.), and negotiation of contract terms and conditions. Excellent negotiating skills to shape agreements with vendors. Project management skills, dispute resolution skills. Understanding of category management is preferable Exposure to sourcing in software which are cloud-based services, Software as a Service, Distributed Ledger Techs, AI, Machine learning, etc. would be beneficial.

General Competencies: Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Analytical and problem solving skills Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment. Strong client service orientation, self-initiated and can work in an unstructured environment.

BA/MS in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Software Project Management, or other relevant software sourcing and management discipline and nationally/internationally recognized Professional Certification (CPSM, CIPS or equivalent) coupled with courses/certificates in procurement; or equivalent combination of education and experience would be beneficial. Minimum of 7 years relevant corporate experience. Extensive experience with a minimum of 4 years of experience conducting procurement, international sourcing, contracting, and category management, including category strategy and industry benchmarking out of which minimum 2 years’ experience with Information technology and software sourcing. Experience in complex contract terms and conditions (e.g. international regulations, international financial institution issues, technology issues, indemnification, intellectual property, cultural issues, assignment, contract termination, etc.), and negotiation of contract terms and conditions. Excellent negotiating skills to shape agreements with vendors. Project management skills, dispute resolution skills. Understanding of category management is preferable Exposure to sourcing in software which are cloud-based services, Software as a Service, Distributed Ledger Techs, AI, Machine learning, etc. would be beneficial.

General Competencies: Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Analytical and problem solving skills Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment. Strong client service orientation, self-initiated and can work in an unstructured environment.

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