Senior Executive Procurement and Contracts

The Senior Executive Procurement and Contracts is responsible for ensuring efficient procurement and contracting processes for CKD, supporting both national and international projects. With a focus on achieving the best value for projects, the incumbent will utilize a set of principal-based policies to guide their decision-making. As a seasoned Senior Executive, the ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in procurement and contracting, along with a comprehensive understanding of industry best practices and market trends. Strong analytical skills are essential for evaluating supplier proposals and negotiating favorable terms. Key Responsibilities: - Leading End-to-End Procurement Processes: Execute procurement activities for goods, works, and services in alignment with organizational and donor-specific policies, ensuring compliance and transparency. - Documentation & Tender Management: Prepare and oversee procurement documentation such as IFBs, REOIs, ToRs, RFPs, and bidding documents in collaboration with project and technical teams. - Contracting & Vendor Management: Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, purchase orders, and work orders for vendors and partners, ensuring adherence to legal and financial standards. - ERP & Process Coordination: Manage timely creation and tracking of Purchase Orders in ERP systems, working closely with Finance and Project teams. - Compliance & Records Management: Monitor contract implementation, maintain procurement records systematically for audit readiness, and oversee renewals, amendments, and closures. - Policy Implementation & Process Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of procurement policies, tools, and practices to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance. Qualifications: - Degree in Administration, Accounting, Management, or equivalent. - National and/or international procurement training certification (desirable). - 3-5 years of professional procurement experience, with specific involvement in projects funded by international donors, bilateral/multilateral aid agencies, and philanthropies. - Profound understanding of procurement processes and organizational guidelines. - Excellent communication skills in both English and Hindi. - Proficiency in using various information and communication technologies, including email, internet, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, and Databases.,