About this role
Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies aligned with organizational goals. • Lead end-to-end contracts and procurement functions across multiple residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects. • Drive procurement transformation initiatives, digital procurement adoption, and process standardization. • Establish procurement governance frameworks, policies, SOPs, and compliance mechanisms. Contracts Management
• Lead pre-contract and post-contract management activities. • Review, negotiate, and finalize EPC, construction, consultancy, service, and supply contracts. • Ensure contractual risk mitigation and adherence to commercial terms. • Oversee claims management, dispute resolution, extension of time (EOT), variation orders, and contract closures. Procurement Governance
• Implement procurement governance standards and approval matrices. • Ensure transparent bidding processes and compliance with internal policies. • Conduct procurement audits and monitor adherence to procurement controls. • Drive ethical sourcing practices and vendor compliance programs. Commercial Excellence
• Develop commercial strategies to achieve cost optimization and business profitability. • Lead cost benchmarking, market intelligence, and sourcing analytics initiatives. • Drive value engineering and alternative sourcing opportunities. • Monitor procurement savings and commercial performance metrics. Materials Management
• Establish robust inventory management and materials planning systems. • Ensure timely availability of project materials while optimizing inventory levels. • Oversee warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and material reconciliation. • Drive material cost control and reduction of wastage across projects. Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships and vendor development programs. • Lead vendor evaluation, performance assessment, and contract compliance reviews. • Collaborate with project teams to ensure procurement supports project schedules. • Engage with senior leadership on procurement planning and commercial risks. Team Leadership
• Build and lead a high-performing contracts and procurement team. • Mentor and develop procurement, contracts, and commercial professionals. • Drive a culture of accountability, governance, innovation, and continuous improvement. Desired Candidate Profile Educational Qualification
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline. • MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or Finance preferred. • Additional certifications such as CIPS, PMP, FIDIC, CCM, or Contract Management certifications will be an advantage. Experience
• 15–25+ years of experience in Contracts, Commercial, Procurement, Materials Management, and Supply Chain functions. • Minimum 5+ years in a senior leadership role heading procurement/commercial functions. • Experience in Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure Development, EPC, or large project-based organizations. • Proven experience handling procurement spend of significant scale and managing strategic sourcing initiatives. Key Skills
• Procurement Governance • Strategic Sourcing • Contract Administration • Commercial Management • Vendor Management • Supply Chain Management • Procurement Audits • Cost Optimization • CAPEX Procurement • Tendering & Bidding • FIDIC Contracts • Project Commercials • Risk Management • Negotiation & Stakeholder Management • Value Engineering • Inventory & Material Planning • ERP / SAP / Oracle Procurement Systems Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Procurement Cost Savings • Contract Compliance Rate • Procurement Cycle Time • Vendor Performance & Reliability • Inventory Optimization • Reduction in Procurement Risks • Contract Closure Efficiency • Project Procurement Timeliness • Governance and Audit Compliance Score • Stakeholder Satisfaction Index
• MBA / PGDM from a reputed institution preferred • Engineering, Commerce, or Management background preferred.