Contracts & Purchase Executive - Civil (Female Candidate)

Role & responsibilities Vendor Development & Management Responsible for management of vendor database, induction of new vendors to promote competitiveness Manage vendors, their performance and related parameters Scan the market and identify appropriate vendors using network, media, etc Provide inputs for selection of vendor during the pre-qualification stage Rate Analysis & BOQ Participate in cost estimation, rate analysis, contract terms & conditions Review quotations from local suppliers in each regional site with assistance from project team and consultants Conduct comparative rate analysis between selected vendor & the local market, negotiate for better terms to prepare a cost-effective BOQ Development and maintenance of a generic BOQ with standard costs Negotiation and Tender Finalization Monitor and review the tendering process and also conduct such process for high volume purchases. Guide the team to ensure preparation of detailed tender document and provide support for finalization Guide the project team for appropriate understanding of terms & conditions in the commercial enquiry floated Monitor and/or conduct the tender evaluation process (technical and commercial evaluation) and work closely with the project team - technical & finance in order to ensure accuracy of tenders floated and detailed evaluation to enable choice of the right vendor Consolidation of repetitive items for different projects, negotiate and finalize term agreements for achieving economies of scale Contract Administration/Management Assist Project Team in providing justifications and rationale of negotiated price for the purpose of change order note Expediting and follow up for timely delivery of capital equipment Compliance & Audits Adherence to Systems & Processes Assist C&P team to identify gaps & point out areas of improvement required Candidates Profile:- Sound technical knowledge in terms of materials, applicable Indian Standards, technical specifications of different items of civil works Knowledge of contract terms & conditions and commercial knowledge in terms of cost estimation of different items of civil works and taxation duties Experience in cost estimation Awareness of construction practices, applicable laws & regulations Contracting & contract administration Knowledge of basic aspects of finance / commerce Knowledge of vendor development/management