Procurement Expert

KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP seeks an experienced procurement professional to plan, source, and manage supplier engagements across government and private sector projects. The role covers strategy development, tendering, contract administration, and governance to ensure compliant, transparent procurement outcomes.

The position requires coordinating with project teams, legal, and finance to deliver efficient procurement packages and timely award decisions, while maintaining rigorous

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare procurement schedules and sourcing plans for goods, works, and services.
• Support project teams in defining procurement packages, specs, and evaluation criteria.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes: EOI, RFP, RFQ, NIT, and tender evaluation.
• Manage bid submissions, pre-bid meetings, clarifications and evaluations.
• Ensure procurement activities are fair, transparent, and auditable.
• Ensure compliance with government procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on procurement methods, evaluation mechanisms and governance.
• Draft, review, and administer procurement contracts and service agreements.
• Monitor contracts, amendments, variations, extensions, and performance.
• Maintain procurement records in line with statutory requirements.
• Support audits and implement procurement governance controls.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Planning & Strategy

• Develop procurement strategies and plans aligned with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare procurement schedules and sourcing strategies for goods, works, and consultancy services.
• Support project teams in defining procurement packages, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria.

Tendering & Bid Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including:
  • Expression of Interest (EOI)
  • Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Request for Quotation (RFQ)
  • Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)
  • Tender Evaluation and Award Processes
• Manage bid submissions, pre-bid meetings, clarifications, and tender evaluations.
• Ensure procurement activities are conducted in a fair, transparent, and auditable manner.

Government Procurement & e-Procurement

• Ensure compliance with applicable Government procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
• Manage procurement through digital procurement platforms, including:
  • Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
  • State and Central Government e-Tendering Portals
  • Other e-Procurement Systems
• Provide guidance on procurement methods, bid evaluation mechanisms, and procurement governance requirements.

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and administer procurement contracts and service agreements.
• Manage contract execution, amendments, variations, extensions, and performance monitoring.
• Maintain procurement documentation and contract records in compliance with organizational and statutory requirements.

Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Assess and manage contractual claims, deviations, and variations.
• Support resolution of procurement-related disputes and contractual issues.
• Coordinate with legal, technical, and project stakeholders to address contract administration matters.
• Prepare documentation and recommendations related to claims and dispute resolution processes.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, legal requirements, and audit standards.
• Conduct procurement risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Establish procurement governance controls and reporting mechanisms.