Procurement & Contract Expert

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 6,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC, a leading infrastructure and consulting firm, invites expressions of interest for a Procurement & Contract Expert based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The role requires a senior professional to lead procurement, contract administration, commercial management, and project delivery in line with international standards.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders, leveraging 20+ years of experience in procurement and contract management on major water

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, Law, MBA, Procurement, Contract or Construction Management.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in procurement, contract/commercial management, or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience preparing and reviewing procurement documents, tender packages, evaluation reports, contract conditions, and commercial correspondence.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, contract administration, claims, variations, and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Experience in procurement planning, market engagement, tendering, contract implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure programs and large-scale engineering projects.
• Experience on projects funded by international development agencies, donors, or multilateral institutions is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, risk management, and commercial best practices.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, contract administration and commercial management for complex projects.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Manage project delivery in line with international standards and governance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in engineering, Law, MBA, Procurement, Contract or Construction Management

Job description

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people. SMEC offers unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects alongside experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation within a well-established and growing organization.

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people. SMEC offers unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects alongside experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation within a well-established and growing organization. Every employee plays a vital role in shaping our business, guided by teamwork, progressive thinking, and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms that enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients, and advance their careers. When you join SMEC, you become part of a flexible, growing organization with a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity, and making a positive impact on the world. SMEC delivers smart solutions for clients and communities across Infrastructure, Urban Development, and Management Services.

The Role

In line with ongoing and upcoming infrastructure and development initiatives, expressions of interest (EOI) are invited for a Procurement & Contract Expert position based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The role requires a senior professional to lead procurement, contract administration, commercial management, and project delivery in line with international standards, while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Suitable Applicants Will Have / be

• Master’s degree in engineering, Law, Business Administration, Procurement, Contract or Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in procurement, contract/commercial management, or infrastructure delivery, including 12 years in tendering, bid evaluation, contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution on major water infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing and reviewing procurement documents, tender packages, evaluation reports, contract conditions, and commercial correspondence.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, contract administration, claims, variations, and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Experience in procurement planning, market engagement, tendering, contract implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure programs and large-scale engineering projects.
• Experience on projects funded by international development agencies, donors, or multilateral institutions is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, risk management, and commercial best practices.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Learn More About SMEC

With over 16,500 employees across more than 120 offices in 40+ countries, SMEC delivers integrated infrastructure expertise worldwide, including in Pakistan, in collaboration with parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG). As we continue to grow, we aim to strengthen our capabilities, expand into new markets, and deliver more effective solutions for infrastructure development worldwide.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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