Procurement Analyst

World Bank Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in development seeks a Procurement Analyst based in Pretoria, South Africa. The role involves supporting procurement activities across various countries, performing data analysis, and enhancing procurement practices. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a relevant degree with experience in procurement analysis.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including retirement and insurance

Paid leave

Accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement analysis or closely related fields.
• Knowledge of the Bank’s procurement system (STEP) is advantageous.
• Advanced skills in Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report procurement progress and conduct post reviews.
• Conduct market research on bidder participation and maintain a supplier database.
• Develop interactive dashboards to monitor procurement performance.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Presentation Skills

Procurement Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Procurement Analyst

Job #:	req33673
Organization:	World Bank
Sector:	Procurement
Grade:	GE
Term Duration:	3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:	Local Recruitment
Location:	Pretoria, South Africa
Required Language(s):	English
Closing Date:	7/18/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity to help our clients solve development challenges. The World Bank Group is a major funding and knowledge source for developing countries, dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, we collaborate with public and private partners on impactful projects using data, research, and technology. Visit www.worldbank.org.

Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region

We seek talented professionals to harness Africa's potential and innovation. The region includes 26 diverse countries facing development challenges such as conflicts and gaps in education, health, and skills. This role offers an opportunity to work with country leaders, civil society, development partners, and youth to shape a brighter future.

More about the region: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/eastern-and-southern-africa

The Global Department includes disciplines like procurement, public sector management, governance, and anti-corruption. The Procurement Department advances practices and innovations in procurement and open government. The Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region’s Procurement Unit, based in multiple country offices, seeks to recruit a Procurement Analyst in Pretoria to support the South Africa Country Management Unit (CMU) and monitor procurement activities across 14 countries.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support the APM office in monitoring and reporting procurement progress and post reviews.
2. Conduct post procurement reviews under supervision for South Africa CMU countries.
3. Perform fiduciary reviews based on accreditation levels approved by the Chief Procurement Officer.
4. Champion STEP for Africa South: support external and internal clients with implementation, training, troubleshooting, and updates.
5. Conduct market research on bidder participation and maintain a supplier database.
6. Create regular procurement reports and track progress using data from STEP.
7. Develop interactive dashboards to monitor procurement performance and supplier metrics.
8. Prepare detailed analytical reports on procurement efficiency and cost-savings.
9. Assist in coordinating procurement newsletters and regional knowledge exchange activities.

Selection Criteria

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Bank’s procurement system (STEP) and data analytics is advantageous.

Technical Skills:

• At least 2 years of experience in procurement analysis or related fields, focusing on data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with STEP system in procurement activities.
• Advanced skills in Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
• Excellent presentation skills, including PowerPoint and graphics.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, especially in World Bank projects.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex data.
• Familiarity with project management tools used in World Bank projects is desirable.

Core Attributes

1. Sense of Urgency
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking
3. Empowerment and Accountability

World Bank Group Core Competencies

We offer comprehensive benefits, including retirement, insurance, paid leave, and accommodations for disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC.