Job Description
Designation: Manager - Procurement
JOB OBJECTIVE
The Manager Procurement will be responsible for leading and managing all procurement, contracting, and vendor management activities for NeGD. The role focuses on ensuring transparent, efficient, and compliant procurement practices aligned with Government of India norms.
REQUIRED PROFILE
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Technology, Commerce, Law, or Management.
- CS (Company Secretary)
- CA (Chartered Accountant)
- CMA (Cost & Management Accountant)
- Certifications such as CIPS, PMP, or equivalent are desirable.
Desirable:
- Any equivalent professional finance/contract/compliance certifications
Certification:
- CIPS / PMP / Public Procurement certifications
- Certifications in contract management, financial management, or compliance
Experience & Skill
- Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement and contract management, preferably in government, public sector, or large national programmes.
Strong understanding of:
- RFP/RFQ/RFE
- GFR, CVC guidelines, GeM procurement
- e-procurement systems
- Public procurement norms, audit processes
- Proven experience in managing high-value, complex contracts, especially for:
- Manpower Consulting
- Digital infrastructure
- Cloud / cybersecurity
- IT/ITES services
- System integration
- Technical consulting
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement Strategy & Planning
- Develop procurement strategies, SOPs, and frameworks aligned with GFR, GeM, CVC, and Government of India guidelines.
- Prepare annual procurement plans based on organizational priorities and project requirements.
- Identify cost efficiencies and value-for-money procurement models.
- Oversee e-procurement, GeM, and digital tendering mechanisms.
Contract & Vendor Management
- Lead end-to-end contracting processesincluding RFP/RFQ preparation, technical/commercial evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract administration.
- Draft, review, and finalize contracts, MoUs, SLAs, and partnership agreements ensuring clarity, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Manage vendor relationships, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
- Maintain systems for vendor assessment, empanelment, renewal, and termination.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with GFR, procurement laws, audit norms, and internal control mechanisms.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation, contract repositories, and approval workflows.
- Identify procurement risks and develop mitigation plans for high-value and complex digital/technical contracts.
- Support statutory and internal audit processes and ensure timely closure of observations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with programme, technology, R&D, sustainability, and finance teams to forecast procurement needs and deliver timely solutions.
- Contribute to project planning by providing inputs on procurement timelines, costings, and vendor feasibility.
- Build procurement awareness and capacity across teams through trainings and process standardization.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and mentor the procurement and contracts team to ensure operational excellence.
- Drive digital procurement transformation using e-procurement tools, dashboards, and analytics.
- Promote best practices, innovation, and transparency across all procurement activities.
- Support strategic decision-making by providing insights to leadership on procurement trends and benchmarks.
Last Date : 8.2.26
