Principal Procurement Specialist
Lead procurement efforts and provide strategic guidance for ADB projects.
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Overview
Lead procurement efforts and provide strategic guidance for ADB projects.
You have:
- Experience in procurement policy compliance and advisory services.
- Knowledge of FIDIC contract frameworks.
- Ability to lead a procurement sector team.
- Strong understanding of public-private partnerships.
- Experience in project management within ADB or similar organization.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Principal Procurement Specialist assigned to the Procurement Division (PFP) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). You will report to Director, PFP and may be assigned to lead a procurement sector team in HQ with dual reporting arrangements to the client department on substantive technical, policy-related and operational aspects for day-to-day administrative matters and will supervise junior team members.
Your Role
As a Principal Procurement Specialist, you will be expected to complete a variety of tasks, covering all or a combination of the following functions: (i) provide assistance, technical guidance and capacity development to ensure compliance with ADB's procurement (goods, works, and consulting services) policies and procedures; (ii) support improvements in the implementation performance of ADB portfolio of loans, grants, and technical assistance (TA) including procurement under Public Private Partnership (PPP); (iii) advise on the use of FIDIC (Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil) suite of contracts, performance-based contracting, and design-build-operate type arrangements; (iv) help with the establishment, harmonization and improvement of procurement policies and procedures, consistent with effective project management for ADB projects; and (v) work with sector divisions to provide procurement advice in any of the following areas: public sector management, energy, transport, water and urban development, agriculture and natural resources, human sector development, digital development.
Qualifications
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Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you improved procurement processes in your previous roles? | This question assesses your problem-solving and process improvement skills in procurement. | Share specific examples, focusing on the actions you took and the results achieved. |
| How do you handle conflicts among team members during a procurement project? | The interviewer wants to understand your conflict resolution skills in a team environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to ensure compliance with procurement policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with FIDIC contracts and how you applied that knowledge in projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple procurement projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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