Senior Procurement Executive

Latinem; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Latinem is seeking a Sr. Procurement Executive to manage and streamline procurement for the Design, Testing and Supervision Consultancy division of a construction firm in Hyderabad.

The role requires a strong technical understanding of engineering and architectural practices to source engineering consultancies, sub-consultants, site supervision teams and third-party testing services, ensuring budgets, timelines and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related construction field.
• Certification in Supply Chain or Procurement (CIPS/MCIPS) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in contracting/consultancy within construction; procurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tendering for design consultants, AORs, MEP engineers and site supervision teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate consultancy agreements and contract variations.
• Evaluate vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs; ensure alignment with budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Lead Architects, Civil Engineers, and QS to map procurement schedules.

Skills

Technical fluency

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Contractual knowledge

ERP software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

CIPS/MCIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Candy

Job description

Sr. Procurement Executive PNCA & MIS.

Will manage and streamline procurement operations specifically for the Design, Testing and Supervision Consultancy division of a construction firm.

This role requires a strong technical understanding of engineering and architectural practices to successfully source engineering consultancies, specialized design sub-consultants, site supervision teams, and third-party testing services. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical project requirements and commercial execution, ensuring all consultancy appointments align with project budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

• Department: Procurement
• Division: Design & Supervision Consultancy (PNCA)
• Reports To: Sr. Procurement Manager
• Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

1. Consultancy Sourcing & Tendering

• Manage the end-to-end tendering process for design consultants, architects of record (AOR), MEP engineers, and site supervision teams.
• Prepare and issue expression of interest (EOI), request for proposals (RFP), and request for quotations (RFQ) packages based on technical briefs.
• Conduct thorough commercial evaluations of incoming bids alongside technical reviews performed by the engineering teams.

2. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Negotiate on requirement deliverables, commercial terms, resource hourly rates, and delivery schedules with consultancies to maximize cost optimization.
• Draft, review and renew consultancy agreements by utilizing standard / existing contract.
• Manage contract variations, scope changes, and addendums throughout the design and construction supervision lifecycles.

3. Technical & Vendor Evaluation

• Read and interpret architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and technical specifications to ensure the procurement scope is accurate as per provided requirement and scope of work.
• Establish and manage a pre-qualified database of reputable design houses, specialized sub-consultants, and site supervision agencies.
• Assess vendor performance regularly against contract service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).

4. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with Project Directors, Lead Architects, Civil Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors to map out procurement schedules.
• Advise internal project teams on value-engineering alternatives during the early design phases to lower overall construction costs.
• Align with the finance and accounts payable departments to track cash flows, process consultant milestones, and release retention payments.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Technical Fluency: Ability to interpret complex design briefs, architectural concepts, and engineering criteria.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong proficiency in cost analysis, budgeting, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successfully negotiating high-value professional service contracts.
• Contractual Knowledge: In-depth familiarity with professional consultancy contracts, liability clauses, and professional indemnity insurance (PII).
• Software Proficiency: Mastery of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Candy) and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in civil engineering ArchitectureArchitectureBachelor’s degree in civil engineering architecture, or a closely related construction field (Mandatory).
• Certification in Supply Chain or Procurement (e.g., CIPS or MCIPS) is highly advantageous.

Work Experience

• Candidate should have a minimum 3 years of experience within the contracting / consultancy in the construction industry, with at least 6 months to 1 year of experience in procurement, specifically handling professional engineering consultancy services.
• Candidate can also have a minimum 3 years overall experience with 1-2 years of Direct experience working inside an engineering consultancy firm or within the developer/client side managing design consultants.