Corporate Procurement Senior Associate / Specialist

We improve lives The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About This Position We are looking for a motivated, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused Corporate Procurement Senior Associate / Specialist. You will work in the Corporate Procurement Group, part of the Budget and Administrative Services Department under the Vice Presidency of Finance. The team provides procurement and contracting services to Bank Departments at Headquarters and Country Offices, including services rendered to IDB Invest under the applicable Service Level Agreement. This role will deliver procurement services to IDB Invest, ensuring timely execution, sound process management, and consistent service in alignment with institutional policies and business needs. What You’ll Do Deliver corporate procurement services to IDB Invest under the SLA, ensuring timely execution and compliance with established policies, guidelines, and procedures. Manage procurement processes for goods and services, including solicitations, evaluations, negotiations, contractual documentation, and contract administration for standard and moderately complex cases. Partner with internal clients to define needs, advise on procurement strategies and requirements, align timelines and documentation, and support follow‑through across the procurement and contract cycle. Prepare and review procurement documents, including solicitations, evaluation reports, supplier analyses, and contracts. Conduct supplier and commercial analyses, including cost and non‑price evaluations, to support sound procurement decisions. Monitor contract administration, compliance, records, and key milestones, including expirations, renewals, and follow‑up actions, to ensure continuity of service. Contribute to workload planning and process improvements to strengthen responsiveness and service continuity. Support procurement data quality, reporting, transparency, service monitoring, and management information. What You'll Need Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Law, Economics, Project Management, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. C.P.M. and/or C.P.S.M. is a plus. Experience At least 3 years of progressive experience for the Senior Associate level, or 4 years for the Specialist level, in procurement, contract management, sourcing, corporate services, or related areas. Experience managing procurement and contracting for goods and services, including competitive processes, evaluations, contract documentation, and administration. Experience advising internal clients in a service‑oriented environment with practical, solution‑focused guidance. Experience coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to advance procurement processes efficiently and on time. Commercial negotiation, supplier engagement, and sound analytical judgment are desirable. Experience using procurement systems, reporting tools, or analytics to support planning, tracking, and management information is highly desirable. Languages Proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French or Portuguese is preferable. Requirements Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of the IDB Group’s 48 member countries. Assistance with relocation and visa applications may be provided, as applicable. Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. Type of contract and duration: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What We Offer A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net‑of‑tax basis. Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time‑off, 8 personal days, sick leave, and gender‑neutral parental leave. Health Insurance: All employees and eligible dependents receive a robust medical benefits program covering medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: a defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support in planning for the future. Assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family where applicable. On‑site position with occasional flexibility of teleworking. Health and well‑being: access to our Health Services Center for preventive care and health education. Development support: mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, and more. Other perks: lactation room, daycare center, gym, bike racks, parking, spouse career support, and additional benefits. Disability Accommodation We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inter-American Development Bank