Assistant Analyst- Procurement

Overview

Requisition ID: 36597Office Country: United KingdomOffice City: LondonDivision: Human Resources & Org. DevelopmentContract Type: RegularPosting End Date: 24/04/2026

Purpose of the Job

The Assistant Analyst, PODD Banking is responsible for supporting procurement activities. The Assistant Analyst will contribute to the development and implementation of procurement processes that generate cost and operationally effective contracts for the consultancy services required by the Client Services Group Departments.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to a schedule of procurement projects that represent best practice procurement, respond to operational needs and comply with the Bank’s Policy, Directive and Procedures
• Draft, using pre-established templates, consultancy contracts, extensions and amendments; and resolve pre- and post-contracting issues arising from project implementation
• Prepare call-off notices following competitive procurement and directly awarded contracts exempt from competitive selections (exception under applicable Policy, Directive, and Procedures)
• Review changes to standard contract terms and conditions proposed by consultants to facilitate contract signing and decision making by PODD Management
• Analyse and input into identifying areas of expenditure where there are opportunities to maximise cost and operational efficiencies
• Maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal stakeholders and where relevant participate in project teams established to manage specific procurement projects
• Contribute to contractual negotiations and communication with Suppliers. Contribute to the development of enhancements to PODD processes and strategies in support of the growth and continuous improvement of the PODD
• Collate and review market data and make recommendations in relation to specific procurement projects
• Assist in the drafting of operational guidelines, tools and training materials for user departments in relation to Bank policy, processes, procedures and systems advocating compliant solutions and best practice across the organization

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of EBRD and/or other MDBs’ procurement policies, rules and procedures for the selection of consultants and ability to understand and interpret such documentation
• Knowledge of principles and practices of commercial contracts
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise
• Skilled in organising, scheduling, planning and co-ordinating own work with a degree of initiative and judgement, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and set priorities, with a good sense of time management and the ability to re-organise workload when faced with changing priorities
• Numeric and Concern for Accuracy – proven numeric ability with the capacity to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in work delivered is essential
• Results Orientation – self-motivated individual able to set goals and priorities
• Communication Skills – ability to communicate at all levels, both in written and verbal formats. Proven report writing and drafting skills as well as a pleasant and efficient telephone manner
• Interpersonal Skills – able to understand, respect and respond appropriately, using tact, patience and diplomacy, to the behaviour, concerns and motives of counterparts (internal client and external suppliers)
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with discretion, and instill trust in counterparts
• Team Player – committed to supporting the achievements of PODD’s mission and objectives and the willingness to put the goal of the Department before personal goals, and build effective, cooperative relationships with immediate team members to foster an efficient approach based on mutual knowledge sharing
• Acting with fiduciary responsibility and integrity

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