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Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

Position Title : Sourcing Real Estate & Facility Management

Career Level : Expert

Location: Pune

Role Summary

The Expert supports the outsourced procurement and cost management function by executing cost planning, tendering, and contract administration with high accuracy and process discipline. The role ensures all deliverables meet defined quality standards and SLAs, while providing strong analytical support and documentation for operational governance. Working closely with the Senior Manager and the AVP, the Expert drives data accuracy, supports continuous improvement, and helps align delivery with Chain IQ's global procurement practices. As a key operational counterpart to the Senior Manager and a supporting interface to the AVP, the Expert is responsible for translating requirements into precise, datadriven deliverables while maintaining strong documentation, audit readiness, and performance tracking. The position requires advanced proficiency in procurement processes, cost analysis, and vendor management to ensure timely, compliant, and transparent service delivery.

Learn more about Chain IQ and the global brands we support here: https://www.chainiq.com/clients/

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Execution
Lead endtoend procurement activities including PreQualification (PQ) documents, RFPs, and TwoEnvelope tender management.
Prepare accurate technical feasibility studies, budget estimates, and detailed cost plans for Data Centers, Business Parks, and AEI projects.
Oversee contract administration including progress claim evaluations, variation assessments, and timely final account closures.
Collaboration with Retained AVP
Act as the daily operational liaison to the AVP, providing real time updates on project status, risks, and commercial considerations.
Prepare comprehensive tender recommendation reports and commercial analysis for AVP review and approval.
Ensure strict adherence to REIT governance frameworks including SOPs, GRC, and compliance requirements.
Data Management & Reporting
Maintain ownership of Source Data for procurement KPIs including DPO, maverick spend, and MSME compliance.
Develop structured weekly/monthly performance dashboards, MIS reports, and RAG trackers for executive presentations.
Ensure 100% accuracy of data within ERP/esourcing platforms (e.g., SAP/Ariba) across PRtoPO workflows.
Perform firstlevel quality checks for all documents (BOQs, Estimates, Contracts) ensuring RightFirstTime outputs.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
Must have prior experience in construction sourcing experience ideally in property operator and developer sector
Minimum 8 + years of experience, with a significant portion spent in a consultancy or professional service provider environment.
Deep experience in Indian Real Estate markets, with specific knowledge of GST/e-invoicing, MSME regulations, and local labor/material market rates.

Technical Competencies

Proven expertise in TwoEnvelope tendering and technical/commercial negotiations.
Strong commercial acumen with experience in bulk pricing models and procurement tools.
Advanced skills in cost benchmarking, value engineering, and lifecycle costing.

Behavioural Skills

Strong client management capabilities, with the ability to handle demanding stakeholder requirements.
Agile and adaptable across multiple asset types such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Township projects.
Skilled in conflict resolution, contractor management, and issue escalation to avoid project delays.

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let's shape the future of procurement - together.

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