Director of Sustainable & Strategic Project Procurement

The European Bank For Reconstruction And Development; England; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development seeks an Associate Director for Sustainable Project Procurement to lead the strategic and policy development of sustainable procurement across public sector operations. You will shape procurement standards, drive low-carbon and circular economy initiatives, and oversee integration of sustainability in complex, high-value projects.

You will collaborate with senior management and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to PPR, risk governance,

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver clear, concise messages to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High accountability and decision-making capability.
• English fluency; additional languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development and guidance on sustainable procurement and VfM.
• Oversee Project Procurement Planning and Delivery in public sector operations.
• Integrate sustainability into procurement strategies, documents, and contracts.
• Drive market engagement and MDB best practice in procurement across operations.
• Ensure environmental, circular economy, and VfM commitments are met across projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multicultural adaptability

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Law/Engineering

CIPS certification advantageous

Job description

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development seeks an Associate Director for Sustainable Project Procurement to lead the strategic and policy development of sustainable procurement across public sector operations. You will shape procurement standards, drive low-carbon and circular economy initiatives, and oversee integration of sustainability in complex, high-value projects.

You will collaborate with senior management and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to PPR, risk governance,