Contracts Manager

Job Description

Strategic implement the contracting strategy for the organization in a timely and cost effective manner in coordination with the project management group Support in the development, monitoring and adherence to contract budget across service categories and develop strong relationships with key suppliers Identify cost savings initiatives through analytics Ensure strict adherence to company s contracting policies in line with the Tata Code of Conduct (TCOC) Operational Contracting Develop the optimum mix of cross-category contractors to ensure timely delivery of services in a cost effective manner Optimize the number of contractors in each service category and identify opportunities for contractor base consolidation Develop strategic partnerships with contractors and engage them in the value engineering process Lead negotiations for high value contracts Develop appropriate contract management system and evaluation system to ensure high quality delivery within the budgeted costs Ensure contractor compliance with the required statutory authorities Periodically review performance of the contractors in coordination with project management group take necessary actions. Provide necessary support to execution team pertaining to contractor related issues. Manage contractor claims in coordination with project management legal team Contracting Systems Approve item descriptions of the BOQ in coordination with Design and Budgeting Costing (BC) teams Ensure implementation of system for recording, tracking, monitoring auditing of services along with the Project management Team Drive key processes such as RFQ generation, tender preparation, bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiations, and contracting for the category Authorise the finalization of vendor on predefined parameters Internal External Interactions Internal: Project Management Group, Procurement, Finance Team, Legal Team External: Vendors, Contractors, Certification authorities Education Experience Requirement: B.E / B. Tech At least 12 to 15 years of experience in Contracts Management