Position Title:

Procurement Expert

Educational Qualification:

- Post Graduate in Commerce (M.Com) or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- Additional certifications in Procurement, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, or Public Procurement will be preferred.

Experience:

- Minimum 11 years of professional experience in Procurement, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, and Tendering processes.
- Proven experience in preparing procurement plans, tender documents, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
- Experience in large-scale infrastructure, government, PSU, or development projects will be preferred.
- Familiarity with procurement guidelines, government procurement rules, and e-procurement systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Planning

- Prepare comprehensive Procurement Implementation Plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Develop procurement schedules and strategies for timely acquisition of goods, works, and consultancy services.
- Identify procurement requirements and establish procurement priorities.

Tender Documentation

- Prepare and review procurement and tendering documents, including:

- Request for Proposal (RFP)

- Request for Quotation (RFQ)

- Invitation for Bids (IFB)

- Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Tender Notices and Bid Documents
- Define technical specifications, eligibility criteria, evaluation methodologies, and contractual conditions.
- Ensure tender documents comply with applicable procurement policies and regulatory requirements.

Tendering & Bid Management

- Manage end-to-end tendering processes from issuance to award.
- Coordinate pre-bid meetings and respond to bidder queries.
- Facilitate bid opening, evaluation, and recommendation processes.
- Prepare bid evaluation reports and procurement recommendations.

Contract Management

- Support contract negotiations, award, and execution activities.




- Monitor vendor performance and contractual compliance.
- Manage contract amendments, extensions, and closure activities.

Stakeholder Coordination

- Liaise with project teams, consultants, vendors, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Provide procurement-related guidance and support to project teams.
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and technical teams during procurement processes.

Compliance & Reporting

- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Maintain procurement records, documentation, and audit trails.
- Prepare procurement progress reports, tender status reports, and management presentations.
- Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Robust knowledge of procurement lifecycle and tender management.
- Expertise in preparation of procurement plans and tender documentation.
- Sound understanding of contract management principles.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, procurement software, and e-procurement portals.
- Strong communication, documentation, and report-writing abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurement assignments simultaneously.

Preferred Experience:

- Experience working with Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Multilateral Funding Agencies, or large infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with public procurement regulations and standard bidding procedures.
- Experience in procurement of goods, services, consulting services, and works contracts.

Role Objective: The Procurement Expert will be responsible for preparing procurement implementation plans, developing procurement and tendering documentation, managing the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and supporting efficient and transparent procurement processes for project implementation.

📌 Procurement Expert (Patna)
🏢 Rodic Consultants Private
📍 Patna