Senior Procurement Specialist

6 days ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Asian Development Bank Full time

Department Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department

Division

Division Procurement Division

Location

Date Posted

Date Posted Thursday, April 3, 2025

Closing Date

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 Senior Procurement Specialist is assigned to the Procurement Division (PFP) within the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, PFP and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will complete a variety of tasks, covering all or a combination of the following responsibilities:

  • Provide assistance, technical guidance and capacity development to ensure compliance with ADB's procurement (goods, works, and consulting services) procedures.
  • Support improvements in the implementation performance of ADB portfolio of loans, grants, and technical assistance (TA) including procurement under Public Private Partnership (PPP).
  • Advise on the use of FIDIC (Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil) suite of contracts, performance-based contracting, and design-build-operate type arrangements.
  • Help with the establishment, harmonization and improvement of procurement policies and procedures, consistent with project management for ADB projects.
  • Work with sector divisions to provide procurement advice in public sector management, energy, transport, water and urban development, agriculture, food and natural resources, education, health and social protection, digital infrastructure development.

You will:

  • Review borrowers' procurement actions and submissions for engaging consultants under ADB loans. Provide technical guidance and advice in accordance with ADB procurement procedures.
  • Perform country, sector and/or project level procurement risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans, including policy and regulatory recommendations, to address identified risks.
  • Advise on the use of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) suite of contracts and reviews of bidding documents incorporating such contract formats.
  • Participate and provide analytical support in the design, processing, administration, and evaluation of loan and technical assistance (TA) projects with emphasis on procurement and contract management.
  • As a member of ADB project teams, lead on procurement design and implementation during processing and administration missions and provide quality input in the relevant project and Board documents.
  • Process and administer TA projects associated with procurement, project administration and country procurement systems.
  • Create procurement policy and procedures, and project administration instructions. Coordinate the harmonization of procurement policy with other development agencies.
  • Contribute to the digital transformation of procurement internally (ADB internal procurement systems) and externally.
  • Deliver tailored training to ADB and executing agency staff to develop skills in procurement, consulting services and project administration following ADB policies and guidelines.
  • Provide leadership and support to reporting staff. Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
Qualifications

You will need:

  • Master's degree, or equivalent, in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Procurement, Public Policy, Law or other related fields. University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Procurement, Public Policy, Law and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
  • At least 10 years' relevant experience in procurement, project management or other related area.
  • Work experience in infrastructure (transport, energy, water sectors) projects is an advantage.
  • International experience working in several countries.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Familiarity with ADB's/MDB's current procurement and consulting services policies and procedures is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and conducting knowledge sharing sessions.

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, considering your qualifications and experience.

  • Paid leave (including parental)
  • Medical and health benefits
  • Life and other insurance plans
  • Housing and education allowance (if applicable)

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.

ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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