Strategic Leader: Sustainable Project Procurement

EBRD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Competitive benefits

Job summary

EBRD is seeking an Associate Director, Sustainable Project Procurement (AD-SPP) to lead the Bank’s strategic approach to sustainable procurement across public sector operations in the UK and beyond. You will shape policies, guidance and standards, advise senior management, and lead initiatives on circular economy, low-carbon procurement and value for money.

The role sits within Project Procurement, in a hybrid, full-time capacity, with flexibility to engage across MDB platforms and external

Qualifications

• Advanced MDB procurement expertise with sustainability focus.
• Experience designing sustainable procurement strategies for large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience in MDB-financed operations with sustainability integration.
• Strong leadership and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enhancement of procurement policy relating to sustainable procurement, strategic procurement and VfM.
• Advise senior management and procurement teams on complex sustainability matters.
• Represent the Bank in MDB and external forums relating to sustainable procurement.
• Ensure procurement strategies align with PPR and related requirements (VfM, lifecycle costing).
• Oversee integration of sustainability into project procurement planning and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Policy understanding

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering or related field

CIPS certification advantageous

Job description

EBRD is seeking an Associate Director, Sustainable Project Procurement (AD-SPP) to lead the Bank’s strategic approach to sustainable procurement across public sector operations in the UK and beyond. You will shape policies, guidance and standards, advise senior management, and lead initiatives on circular economy, low-carbon procurement and value for money.

The role sits within Project Procurement, in a hybrid, full-time capacity, with flexibility to engage across MDB platforms and external