Procurement & Contracts Manager - Real Estate/Construction

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead end-to-end procurement and contract management functions for high-rise, township, and infrastructure projects. The role involves strategic procurement planning, vendor management, contract administration, cost control, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution. The candidate should have exposure to the Bangalore and Hyderabad regions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Planning & Strategy:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Prepare procurement schedules for civil, MEP, finishing, and infrastructure packages.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and timelines.
• Monitor market trends for construction materials including steel, cement, MEP equipment, and finishing materials.

2. Vendor Sourcing & Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations and vendor comparisons.
• Maintain an approved vendor database.
• Negotiate rates, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

3. Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and finalize contracts including item-rate, lump-sum, turnkey, and EPC.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable laws.
• Manage variation orders, change orders, claims, and disputes.
• Track contract performance and ensure adherence to scope, timelines, and cost.
• Coordinate with legal and project teams for contract finalization.

4. Cost Control & Budget Management:

• Work closely with project and QS teams for BOQ validation and cost benchmarking.
• Analyse project budgets and ensure procurement is within approved limits.
• Review RA bills and payment certifications in coordination with finance and project teams.
• Support value engineering initiatives.

5. Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements in Karnataka.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit trails.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Implement and maintain SOPs for procurement and contracting processes.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Collaborate with Design, Projects, Finance, Legal, and Planning teams.
• Participate in project review meetings.
• Ensure timely material delivery to avoid project delays.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain or Contracts Management (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and contracts within real estate, high-rise, township, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, commercial terms, and vendor management.
• Good understanding of BOQ, rate analysis, and cost benchmarking.

Experience: 15-20 Years