Strategic Head of Procurement & Program Implementation

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Fatih; On-site; TRY 6,630,000 - 9,392,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) seeks an Associate Director, Head of Procurement & Implementation to provide strategic and operational leadership for procurement across a multi-regional portfolio.

You will lead a team of procurement professionals, collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure compliant, transparent, and value-for-money processes across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Experience with MDB/IFI procurement environments.
• Proven leadership of multi-regional procurement teams.
• Ability to drive value-for-money and fiduciary integrity.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing procurement team.
• Direct procurement operations across assigned regions.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and PPRs.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators.
• Provide strategic procurement advice across project lifecycles.
• Drive procurement reform and change initiatives.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Procurement policies

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Change management

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Law, Engineering

Job description

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) seeks an Associate Director, Head of Procurement & Implementation to provide strategic and operational leadership for procurement across a multi-regional portfolio.

You will lead a team of procurement professionals, collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure compliant, transparent, and value-for-money processes across projects.