Sourcing Real Estate & Facility Management

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

Job summary

Chain IQ is seeking a senior procurement professional in Pune to lead cost planning, tendering, and contract administration for complex Data Center and AEI projects. You will drive data accuracy, dashboards, and governance in collaboration with senior management.

With 8+ years in Indian real estate procurement, you will manage a team of procurement specialists and ensure compliant, timely, and cost-effective deliverables across multiple sites including Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and

Qualifications

• Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience, with a significant portion in consultancy or professional service provider environments.
• Deep experience in Indian Real Estate markets with knowledge of 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 models and procurement tools.
• Advanced skills in cost benchmarking, value engineering, and life-cycle costing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost plans for Data Centers, Business Parks, and AEI projects.
• Oversee contract administration including progress claim evaluations, variation assessments, and timely final account closures.
• Act as the daily operational liaison with the Retained Org; prepare comprehensive tender reports for AVP review.
• Maintain data accuracy and develop weekly/monthly dashboards and MIS reports.
• Manage a team of Procurement Specialists across multiple project sites (Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune).
• Ensure Right-First-Time delivery and audit readiness across documents and processes.

Skills

Vendor management

Cost benchmarking

Life-cycle costing

Two-Envelope tendering

Negotiation

Data analysis

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP/Ariba ERP/e-sourcing

MSME compliance tools

Job description

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Location: Pune, IN

Date: Aug 14, 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.

Location: Pune

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 Org

• Act as the daily operational liaison, 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.
• Resource Allocation: Manage a team of Procurement Specialists to ensure adequate coverage across all project sites (Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune).
• Quality Assurance:Conduct the first level of review on all documents (BOQs, Contracts, Estimates) before they are submitted to the REIT, ensuring "Right-First-Time" delivery.

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.

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