Procurement & Contract Expert

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Hyderabad Division; On-site; PKR 4,500,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) 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, while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.

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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, law, business administration, procurement, contract or construction management.
• At least 20 years in procurement, contract/commercial management or infrastructure delivery.
• Strong knowledge of international procurement standards and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning, tendering, and contract administration for major projects.
• Manage commercial aspects, variations, and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery in line with international standards and best practices.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

FIDIC contracts knowledge

Tendering

Contract administration

Education

Master’s degree in engineering, Law, Business Administration, 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.

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.

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