Leonel Estrada Martinez

Experience

1. Procurement Specialist

   The World Bank Group

   Mar 2015 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Work independently on procurement matters in specific sectors in the performance of the Bank\'s fiduciary and service functions.Employ appropriate methodologies for handling simple and complex procurement tasks and/or issues working across countries/sectors, responsible for reviewing and handling the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement (in consultation with Legal and Policy departments as necessary) at all stages of the project cycle, to include analysis of systemic and other procurement issues, procurement planning, design, implementation and management, and training.Provide operational advice to clients and Bank staff on concepts, policies and procedures for international and local procurement.Participate in missions as sole procurement expert on large projects; assess procurement implications of project design, evaluate institutional capacity of borrowers and develop suitable procurement plans.Participate in country procurement assessments, prepare background analysis, collaborate on developing appropriate public procurement legislation and practices and tailor instruments to meet specific client needs.Negotiate and resolve difficult procurement issues with Borrower agencies and handle questions/complaints from senior officials and contractors on bidding and award issues.Design and conduct workshops to educate procurement professionals in the Bank and in borrower agencies on the Bank\'s philosophy and approach to procurement, the rationale of its policy framework, relevant procedures and processes, as well as on specialized procurement topics.Prepare a range of procurement-related documents and reports.Handle appropriate interaction with country counterparts on sector, organizational, human resources management, financial, economic and regulatory practices. Provide guidance and training to junior procurement staff at grades GD and GE.

Education

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  Master's degree, Applied Public Management

  2017 — 2019

• American Univeristy UAM

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration

  1999 — 2008

Skills

• Public Procurement
• Procurement Expert
• Procurement
• Project Portfolio Management
• Government Procurement
• Contractor Management