WBG Pioneer - Procurement Sourcing Intern

WBG Pioneer - Procurement Sourcing Intern

Job #: req37547 Organization: World Bank Grade: T4 Location: Chennai,India Hiring Manager:Sanjay Colaco
Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 8/12/2026 (11:59pm UTC)

Description

WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet.

WBG Pioneers, the World Bank Group’s Internship Program, offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience at the heart of global development. Participants gain hands on experience in a diverse and dynamic environment, contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, and connect with international professionals working to end poverty on a livable planet.The World Bank Groups Corporate Procurement department is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services to support World Bank Group’s offices worldwide providing support to clients for all aspects of the acquisition process, including, competitive selection, contract negotiation, purchase order issuance, change order processing and contract administration.Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Category Managers and Analysts with global procurement, sourcing, and category management activities.
• Assess client needs, prepare solicitations, and manage selection processes.
• Support procurement planning, market research, and review of technical specifications.
• Develop vendor qualification and evaluation criteria, prepare contracts, and support vendor discussions.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis, benchmarking, and cost-driver analysis.
• Analyze and help mitigate sourcing and category management risks with business partners.
• Attend client and vendor meetings and support sourcing administration and related projects.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to review procurement documents, compare data sources, identify inconsistencies, and draw conclusions.
• Experience building relationships and communicating with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to work effectively in matrixed, multidisciplinary teams and independently.
• Strong influencing skills in a consensus-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data-driven documentation and inquiry response.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong client service orientation, English communication skills, and conflict-resolution ability.

Note:Please limit your applications to a maximum of three positions. Applications exceeding this limit will not be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Sub-Saharan African nationals, Caribbean nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.