Key purpose of the job: Be the regional contracts team member for the assigned project, based out of site office, responsible for effective vendor management, contracting and contract life cycle administration at both Strategic and Tactical level across all projects in the region.

Strategy
Develop contracting strategy for each project in the region considering different project delivery strategies, scope-packaging options, contracting models and compensation strategies for most effective delivery of a project meeting organizational objectives.
Develop and periodically refresh category strategies for various categories viz. civil, MEP, finishing, façade, external development works etc. and subcategories e.g. waterbodies, doors, waterproofing etc. Align with and differ from pan-India category strategy as suitable.
Implement category strategies and contracting strategies in coordination with the project management group and other functions

Vendor Management
Review the vendor base and determine needs to expand, consolidate or refresh the vendor base for different categories and geographies.




Lead empanelment process of current vendors as per vendor base strategy.
Implement programs for effective vendor relationship management viz. interactions, feedback, trainings, awards etc. to promote a healthy vendor engagement
Carry out vendor performance evaluation, identify and implement actions emerging from vendor performance evaluation
Develop strategic partnerships with contractors and engage them in the value engineering process

Tendering and Negotiations
Lead tendering and negotiation process
Drive key processes such as tender preparation, bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiations, and contracting
Review tender inputs received from various stakeholders and consultants to ensure high quality RFP
Approve ‘item descriptions’ of the BOQ in coordination with Design and Budgeting & Costing (B&C;) teams
Engage internal stakeholders to ensure effective prebid meetings, tender Q&As;,

📌 Senior Manager- Contracts (Bengaluru)
🏢 Tata Housing Development Company
📍 Bengaluru