Sourcing Real Estate & Facilities Management

Chain IQ; India; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ in Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai seeks an experienced Expert to support outsourced procurement and cost management, driving cost planning, tendering and contract administration with accuracy and governance.

You will work with Senior Manager and AVP, ensure data accuracy in ERP/SAP/Ariba, develop dashboards, and align delivery with global procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience, ideally in consultancy or professional service provider environments.
• Deep knowledge of Indian Real Estate markets, GST/e-invoicing, MSME regulations and local market rates.
• Proven expertise in Two-Envelope tendering and technical/commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in bulk pricing and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute cost planning, tendering and contract administration with high accuracy.
• Maintain data accuracy and audit readiness across ERP/ e-sourcing platforms (SAP/Ariba).
• Prepare tender recommendations and commercial analysis for AVP review.
• Develop weekly/monthly dashboards and MIS reports for executive use.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager and AVP to align delivery with procurement practices.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Agile / adaptable

Conflict resolution

Education

Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, IN Navi Mumbai, IN

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.

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.