Sourcing Real Estate & Facilities Management

Chain IQ Group AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Group AG is seeking an Expert for Sourcing Real Estate & Facility Management in Bangalore. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement, cost planning, and contract administration with strong data analytics and governance alignment.

You will drive tender processes, negotiate with vendors, and ensure accurate cost plans for Data Centers, Business Parks, and AEI projects, while working closely with the AVP and Senior Manager to meet SLAs and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
• Must have prior experience in construction sourcing ideally in property operator and developer sector.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience, with a significant portion in consultancy or professional service environments.
• Deep experience in Indian Real Estate markets with GST/e-invoicing, MSME regulations, and local labour/material market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including PQ documents, RFPs, and Two-Envelope tender management.
• Prepare accurate cost plans, budget estimates, and feasibility studies for Data Centers, Business Parks, and AEI projects.
• Oversee contract administration, progress claims, variation assessments, and final account closures.
• Collaborate with Retained AVP and act as daily liaison to AVP for status updates and risks.
• Prepare tender recommendation reports and commercial analyses for AVP review.
• Ensure compliance with REIT governance frameworks (SOPs, GRC).
• Maintain data integrity for procurement KPIs including DPO, maverick spend, MSME compliance.
• Develop weekly/monthly dashboards and MIS reports for executive use.
• Ensure data accuracy across ERP/e-sourcing platforms (SAP/Ariba) from PR to PO workflows.
• Perform quality checks on documents (BOQs, Estimates, Contracts) for Right-First-Time outputs.

Skills

Two-Envelope tendering

Technical negotiations

Commercial negotiations

Cost benchmarking

Value engineering

Life-cycle costing

Education

Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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.

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.

Position Title : Sourcing Real Estate & Facility Management

Career Level : Expert

Location : Bangalore

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.

Learn more about Chain IQ and the global brands we support here: https://www.chainiq.com/clients/

Key Responsibilities

• Service Delivery & Execution
• Lead end‑to‑end procurement activities including Pre‑Qualification (PQ) documents, RFPs, and Two‑Envelope tender management.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 + years of experience, with a significant portion spent in a consultancy or professional service provider environment.
• Deep experience in Indian Real Estate markets, with specific knowledge of GST/e-invoicing, MSME regulations, and local labor/material market rates.

Technical Competencies

• 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.