Job Description
Role Overview
The Cost Manager - Procurement will be responsible for managing endtoend procurement activities for office fitout projects, ensuring cost efficiency, technical compliance, and adherence to project timelines. The role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and hands-on experience in procurement strategies for civil, interior, and MEP packages.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management
- Lead the procurement process for office fitout projects across civil, interior, furniture, and MEP disciplines.
- Prepare and float RFPs (Request for Proposals) to shortlisted vendors.
- Manage vendor queries, bid receipts, and documentation.
Bid Evaluation & Negotiation
- Conduct technocommercial bid evaluations and prepare detailed comparison statements.
- Facilitate technocommercial meetings with vendors and consultants.
- Participate in value engineering exercises and provide recommendations aligned with project budgets.
Cost & Budget Management
- Maintain strong knowledge of market rates, benchmarks, and budgeting for office fitout projects.
- Track package-wise cost vs. allocated budget and highlight risks or overruns.
- Support the project team with BOQ validations and quantity assessments.
Technical Expertise
- Civil & Interior Packages: Civil works, interior finishes, furniture, carpet, kitchen, plumbing.
- MEP Packages: Electrical, light fixtures, LMS, HVAC, Fire Protection System (FPS), Fire Alarm & Public Address System (FAPA), ELV, BMS, security, networking, and AV works.
- Review and validate BOQs, specifications, and technical documentation.
Contracts & Compliance
- Ensure understanding and application ofcontract conditions, procurement clauses, and commercial terms.
- Support vendor prequalification, RFP evaluation, and contract award processes.
Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate effectively with Client, Architects, Project Managers, and external consultants to ensure alignment on procurement strategy and deliverables.
- Provide clear communication and reporting on procurement status, risks, and decisions.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes for interior fitout and MEP projects.
- Expertise in BOQ analysis, quantity takeoffs, and cost comparison.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced project environments with strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, procurement evaluation tools, and cost reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanicalengineering
- 8-10years of relevant experience in procurement or cost management for interior fit-out projects.
- Experience working with PMC/consultancy firms, corporate offices, or large-scale interior contractors preferred.
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