Post 1:

Procurement Manager

Required: 1

Contract Period: 18 Months

Salary: MVR 35,000 to MVR 40,000

Compensation will be negotiated in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.

Required Qualification & Experience:

- Master’s Degree with 2 Years of Experience

OR

- Degree in relevant area with 5 Years of Experience

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement the overall procurement strategy and procurement plan for the project.

- Review project requirements, budgets, specifications, and schedules to identify procurement needs and priorities.

- Develop procurement packages and schedules for works, goods, equipment, consultancy, and other project requirements.

- Prepare and review tender documents, specifications, BOQs, TORs, and contractual requirements.

- Manage the complete procurement process from tender preparation and issuance through evaluation, approval, contract award, and close-out.

- Coordinate tender clarifications, amendments, bid evaluations, and procurement recommendations.

- Lead contract negotiations and oversee the contract award process.

- Manage and monitor suppliers, contractors, consultants, and service providers against contractual requirements.

- Coordinate with Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other relevant teams on procurement and contractual matters.

- Monitor procurement costs, budgets, contract values, variations, and delivery schedules.

- Identify and manage procurement, supply chain, commercial, and contractual risks.

- Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and approval requirements.

- Maintain complete procurement and contract records and ensure proper documentation for audit purposes.

- Prepare procurement progress reports and provide updates and recommendations to senior management.

- Lead and supervise procurement personnel and ensure effective performance of the procurement function.

- Ensure timely procurement of critical and long-lead items to support project delivery.

- Oversee contract variations, amendments, claims, extensions, and contract close-out activities.

- Identify opportunities for cost savings, competitive pricing, and value-for-money procurement.

Additional Skills & Specifications:

- Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management.

- Excellent negotiation and commercial skills.

- Strong tendering and bid evaluation skills.

- Knowledge of FIDIC and standard construction contracts.

- Strong cost control and value-for-money assessment skills.

- Excellent supplier and contractor management skills.

- Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills.

- High level of integrity and attention to detail.

- Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and tight deadlines.