SM-Tendering and Procurement

Job description

**Role & responsibilities** We are seeking a results-driven Procurement & Contracts professional with hands-on experience in end-to-end tendering, contract management, vendor development, and cost optimization across infrastructure sectors including Retail Fitouts, Corporate Fitouts, Civil, and MEP. The role demands proficiency in SAP-Ariba/SAP MM, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multi-category spends while collaborating with cross-functional teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead end-to-end tendering (RFQ/RFP/e-Auction) for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and MEP categories. - Manage Capex & Opex procurement aligned to approved AOP; drive cost savings through TCO and should-cost analysis. - Negotiate and finalize long-term contracts, AMC/CMC, and O&M agreements. - Draft, review, and administer contracts ensuring legal, regulatory, and policy compliance. - Develop and manage vendor base; conduct performance reviews, audits, and KPI evaluations. - Prepare techno-commercial comparison statements, internal estimates, and approval notes. - Monitor procurement TAT, budget adherence, and SLA compliance; present MIS to leadership. - Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Project teams for seamless procurement execution. **Preferred candidate profile** QUALIFICATIONS - B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (mandatory). - MBA / PGD in SCM or Construction Management is an advantage. - Certifications: CIPS, CPSM, Six Sigma, or ISCEA preferred. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - 512 years in procurement & contracts across Retail Fitouts, Corporate Fitouts, Civil/MEP, or Logistics sectors. - Proven experience managing multiple contracts effectively across categories and stakeholders. - Hands-on with Capex/Opex sourcing. - Demonstrated track record of cost savings and procurement TAT reduction. TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS - Power BI, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Tendering, reverse auctions, vendor qualification, and bid evaluation. - Contract drafting, SLA/SOW preparation, and compliance management. - TCO analysis, IRR modelling, zero-based & should-cost estimation. - ISO 9001 / ISO 50001 quality and energy management systems. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - Cost savings % vs. procurement budget (YoY). - Procurement TAT PR to PO cycle time reduction. - Vendor KPI scores and on-time delivery rate. - Contract compliance and audit score. - New vendor development and indigenization targets. WORKING CONDITIONS - Full-time | Gurgaon HQ | Occasional travel for vendor audits & site visits.