Head Procurement & Contracts & Commercial Manager- Projects

Role Summary

The Head – Procurement, Contracts & Commercial Manager (Projects) will oversee

end-to-end procurement, contracting, and commercial management for project execution . The role ensures timely availability of materials, services, and contractors, while managing budgets, minimizing risks, and ensuring

project profitability and compliance .

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Procurement & Sourcing

Develop and implement

project-specific procurement strategies

aligned with project timelines and budgets

Procure

raw materials, equipment, services, and outsourced contractors

for construction, installation, or capital projects

Evaluate vendors based on capability, quality, cost, and delivery performance

Maintain supplier database for strategic sourcing of project materials

2. Contract Management

Draft, negotiate, and execute

project contracts, work orders, MOUs, SLAs, and vendor agreements

Ensure

risk mitigation clauses, liability coverage, and compliance

are included in contracts

Monitor

contractual obligations, performance, milestones, and deliverables

Handle claims, disputes, and contract amendments with contractors

3. Commercial Management

Approve vendor quotations and project-related procurement proposals in line with budget

Monitor project

cost control, savings, and commercial viability

Track change orders, variations, and project financial implications

Ensure all project commercial transactions comply with company policies

4. Vendor & Contractor Management

Evaluate and onboard contractors and suppliers for

project execution

Monitor vendor performance against KPIs, timelines, and quality standards

Conduct

periodic audits

of vendor / project accounts

Build

strategic partnerships with contractors

for long-term projects

5. Project Team Leadership

Lead and mentor the

project procurement and contracts team

Ensure proper implementation of

SOPs, approval workflows, and procurement policies

for projects

Prepare MIS reports for project status, cost tracking, and risk reporting

Drive ERP / project management tool adoption

6. Risk & Compliance

Ensure project procurement and contracts comply with

legal, statutory, and audit requirements

Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to

suppliers, contracts, or project delays

Maintain all

project contract documents and approvals

for audit readiness

Qualification & Experience

Graduate / Postgraduate in

Engineering

MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain / Procurement / Project Management preferred

15+ years of experience

in project procurement, contracts, and commercial management

Experience in

large-scale capital projects / hospital projects

preferred