Procurement Contract Manager

Contracts & Procurement Manager

Industry: Real Estate / Construction / EPC
Location: Pune
Reporting To: Director / Commercial Head
Experience Required: 12–15 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end tendering, contracting, and vendor management across large-scale real estate / EPC projects. This role is critical in driving cost efficiency, strengthening commercial frameworks, and ensuring timely project execution through robust supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Planning

Develop project-aligned procurement plans based on schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.

Ensure governance-driven, transparent, and audit-ready procurement processes.

Monitor market trends to optimize pricing and mitigate supply chain risks.

Tendering & Contract Management

Manage complete tender lifecycle including vendor sourcing, bid management, techno-commercial evaluation, and award.

Prepare tender documents covering scope, specifications, commercial terms, and conditions.

Draft and administer contracts with strong risk allocation and performance safeguards.

Vendor Management

Build and maintain a strong prequalified vendor network across civil, MEP, finishing, and specialized trades.

Conduct vendor evaluations based on technical capability, financial strength, safety standards, and past performance.

Implement structured vendor performance review systems.

Commercial & Cost Leadership

Perform detailed rate analysis, cost benchmarking, and value engineering.

Lead independent commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms.

Drive measurable cost savings while maintaining quality standards.

Stakeholder & Risk Management

Act as commercial interface between clients, consultants, legal teams, and internal leadership.

Identify and mitigate commercial risks proactively.

Support project teams post-award to ensure contractual compliance.

Candidate Profile

12–15 years of relevant experience in contracts and procurement within reputed real estate developers, EPC firms, or large contracting organizations.

Proven ownership of complete tendering cycles and independent negotiation capability.

Strong exposure to high-value procurement portfolios and multi-trade contracting.

Working knowledge of standard contract frameworks such as FIDIC (or equivalent).

Strong expertise in rate analysis, contract drafting, and techno-commercial evaluations.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Supply Chain or related discipline.