Associate Manager Procurement and Contracts

Role Overview: You will be joining CKD, a not-for-profit organization incubated by IPE Global Limited, with a mission to create a world that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity. As the Associate Manager - Procurement and Contracts, you will play a crucial role in ensuring effective and efficient procurement and contracting of works, goods, and services for CKD's national and international projects. Your expertise in procurement and contracting, along with a deep understanding of industry best practices, will be essential in achieving the organization's goals. Key Responsibilities: - Lead End-to-End Procurement Processes: Execute procurement activities for goods, works, and services in alignment with organizational and donor-specific policies, ensuring compliance and transparency. - Documentation & Tender Management: Prepare and manage procurement documentation such as IFBs, REOIs, ToRs, RFPs, and bidding documents, in coordination with project and technical teams. - Contracting & Vendor Management: Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, purchase orders, and work orders for vendors, ensuring legal and financial standards adherence. - ERP & Process Coordination: Track Purchase Orders in ERP systems in coordination with Finance and Project teams. - Compliance & Records Management: Monitor contract implementation, maintain procurement records systematically, and ensure timely renewals, amendments, and closures. - Policy Implementation & Process Improvement: Contribute to enhancing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance through the development and refinement of procurement policies and practices. Qualifications: - Degree in Administration, Accounting, and Management or equivalent. - National and/or international certification of training in procurement [desirable]. - 4-5 years of professional procurement experience, including specific experience in projects funded by international donors. - In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and organizational guidelines. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi. - Proficiency in information and communication technologies. (Note: Additional details about the company were not provided in the job description),