Sourcing Real Estate & Facilities Management

Chain IQ; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven procurement service partner looking for an Expert in procurement and cost management. The role focuses on data‑driven deliverables, governance alignment, and timely, compliant service delivery.

You will coordinate with AVP and Senior Manager, manage tenders, and ensure accurate data across ERP systems, while driving continuous improvement in procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience, preferably in consultancy or professional service providers.
• Deep knowledge of Indian Real Estate markets, GST/e-invoicing, MSME regulations, and local labor/material market rates.
• Experience with Two-Envelope tendering and technical/commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen with bulk pricing models and procurement tools.
• Advanced cost benchmarking, value engineering, and life-cycle costing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost plans and budgets for Data Centers, Business Parks, and AEI projects.
• Oversee contract administration including progress claim evaluations and final account closures.
• Act as liaison to AVP, providing status updates, risk assessments, and commercial analyses.
• Develop weekly/monthly performance dashboards, MIS reports, and RAG trackers for executives.
• Maintain data accuracy in ERP/e-sourcing platforms and ensure Right-First-Time outputs.

Skills

Client management

Agile

Conflict resolution

Contractor management

Education

Building/Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ERP/e-sourcing platforms

Job description

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Date: Aug 12, 2026

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast.

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

The Expert supports the outsourced procurement and cost management function by executing cost planning, tendering, and contract administration with high accuracy and process discipline. The role ensures all deliverables meet defined quality standards and SLAs, while providing strong analytical support and documentation for operational governance. Working closely with the Senior Manager and the AVP, the Expert drives data accuracy, supports continuous improvement, and helps align delivery with Chain IQ’s global procurement practices. As a key operational counterpart to the Senior Manager and a supporting interface to the AVP, the Expert is responsible for translating requirements into precise, data‑driven deliverables while maintaining strong documentation, audit readiness, and performance tracking. The position requires advanced proficiency in procurement processes, cost analysis, and vendor management to ensure timely, compliant, and transparent service delivery.

• Prepare accurate technical feasibility studies, budget estimates, and detailed cost plans for Data Centers, Business Parks, and AEI projects.
• Oversee contract administration including progress claim evaluations, variation assessments, and timely final account closures.

2. Collaboration with Retained AVP

• Act as the daily operational liaison to the AVP, providing real time updates on project status, risks, and commercial considerations.
• Prepare comprehensive tender recommendation reports and commercial analysis for AVP review and approval.
• Ensure strict adherence to REIT governance frameworks including SOPs, GRC, and compliance requirements.

3. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain ownership of “Source Data” for procurement KPIs including DPO, maverick spend, and MSME compliance.
• Develop structured weekly/monthly performance dashboards, MIS reports, and RAG trackers for executive presentations.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of data within ERP/e‑sourcing platforms (e.g., SAP/Ariba) across PR‑to‑PO workflows.
• Perform first‑level quality checks for all documents (BOQs, Estimates, Contracts) ensuring “Right‑First‑Time” outputs.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
• Must have prior experience in construction sourcing experience ideally in property operator and developer sector
• Minimum 8 + yearsof experience, with a significant portion spent in a consultancy or professional service provider environment.
• Deep experience inIndian Real Estate markets, with specific knowledge of GST/e-invoicing, MSME regulations, and local labor/material market rates.
• Proven expertise in Two‑Envelope tendering and technical/commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in bulk pricing models and procurement tools.
• Advanced skills in cost benchmarking, value engineering, and life‑cycle costing.

Behavioural Skills:

• Strong client management capabilities, with the ability to handle demanding stakeholder requirements.
• Agile and adaptable across multiple asset types such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Township projects.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, contractor management, and issue escalation to avoid project delays.

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let’s shape the future of procurement - together.

Chain IQ – Create. Lead. Make an impact.