·Provide technical fiduciary advice on procurement activities and engage in policy dialogue to strengthen procurement systems in China.

·Support clients in China in achieving value for money (VFM) in public procurement to enhance service delivery and development outcomes with integrity.

·Conduct research and analysis of procurement and other data to draw out meaningful, actionable insights to strengthen project performance and performance of national procurement systems.

·Understand relevant procurement markets using analytical tools and approaches to define more effective procurement strategies.

·Participate in missions and play a key role in developing practical approaches to procurement while simultaneously dealing with difficult policy and operational issues.

·Support engagements with suppliers and contractors in the region and particularly in China.

·Develops and executes training modules on complex sector-related procurement topics.

·Master's degree in Procurement, Economics, Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Statistics, or equivalent qualification relevant to this position.

·Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, PFM, supply chain, or related field, 

·Experience in data analytics and Proficiency in data analytics applications (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SAP Ariba). Certification as a Tableau Desktop Specialist or Associate shall be an added advantage

·Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

·Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese, independently preparing a variety of written outputs, and editing technical reports are required.

·Solid understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, including but not limited to VFM, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc.

·Good understanding of critical linkages and relationships among clients' business drivers, business operations and objectives, and Procurement processes.

·Interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to work in teams in a multi-cultural environment.

·Ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with internal/external contacts at all levels; work independently, prioritizing work, taking initiative, and solving problems; adapt to changing business needs by continuous learning/training.

·Recognized ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.

·Demonstrate ability to function under time pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment of changing priorities, with initiative and resourcefulness.

·Good administrative, and organizational skills; attention to detail.