Experience: 17 to 25 Years

Educational Qualification: B.Tech Civil (Regular)

Job Location: Hyderabad

Job Purpose:

Lead the project contract management and procurement team to strategize the procurement and contract management in line with corporate policy. Execute procurement in fair & competitive manner, vendor management, logistics management, project contract & Claim management, manage arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanism.

Key Accountabilities:

- Contract Management Strategies / SOPs / Process development: Develop project Contract Management process and roll out. Study various best practices and suggest and adopt best suitable method for Project Contract Management and take management approval.

- Develop model Contracts, GCC s in consultation with Legal Team.

Procurement Management:

- Review and or develop strategies & process for Project Procurement / sourcing, packaging, store process and process for project budget tracking & control.

- Ensure Procurement activities including review of PRs, understanding of procurement requirements with end user, develop RFP / tender documents.

- Roll out EoI process, RFI and RFP process. Anchor, control and monitor all tender processes and ensure timely and successful completion of evaluation process.

- Establish and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders and suppliers including effectively managing contract enquiries, issues, disputes, variations, risks and undertaking negotiations with suppliers as required

- Negotiation of contract terms, drafting contract condition, finalization of tenders and take management approval for awarding work packages.

- Guide team in ensuring timely clearance and procurement of materials and services.

Contract Management:

- Implement and ensure all agreements are reviewed and handled as per Project Contract Management process.

- Monitor contract performance and compliance in accordance with the contract, contract management plan, risk management plan and organizational policies and procedures.

- Ensure all obligations are met and minimize risk and maximize companies- entitlement.

- Develop & Ensure change management process is implemented and all Changes / Variations are processed and approved on time extensions.

- Manage all Contractual and Legal correspondences with Client, Contractors, subcontractors and other related parties.

- Establish payment process mechanism and ensure same is implemented and vendors are paid on time.

- Provide advice and support to the Project Managers including identifying opportunities to improve procurement outcomes, Contractors / vendor performance, improve efficiencies and value for money initiatives.

Dispute/Claim Management & Contract closure:

- Dispute resolution and settlement of claims with clients, contractors and subcontractors.

- Conduct periodic check on variations and raise change orders/ notices, discuss with the vendors and finalize cost of change.

- Lead team on any arbitration or any other dispute resolution mechanism. Ensure companies claims are justified and substantiated before the panel in a fair and conclusive manner.

- Ensure final closure of the contracts and documentation

Other Dimensions :

- Should have handled a multidiscipline team of 5 to 10 members.

- High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders in providing expert contract management advice

- Should be well-versed with FIDIC Conditions, JCT, NEC contracts,

- Should be familiar with INCOTERMS and other international trade practices.

- Knowledge of government legislation, audit regulations, legal obligations

- Should be familiar with Indian contract act, limitation act, sales of goods act, Customs rules and regulations, and international arbitration procedures.

- Should have handled multiple projects

- Should have an exposure to at least one Airport project.

- Should have leadership skills with emphasis on team building, strong negotiation and communication skills.

- High level communication skills at all levels (written and verbal) and the ability to undertake negotiations with suppliers in the resolution of disputes.

- Demonstrated investigative and analytical skills including the ability to use MS Excel, Database and Reporting systems.

- Ability to review, develop and implement guidelines and operating processes

Interested candidate can contact Eresh @ 8072932234

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