Senior Cost Manager (Procurement)

Role Overview

The Senior Cost Manager Procurement will be responsible for leading end-to-end procurement activities for office fit-out projects. This role requires strong commercial acumen expertise in cost management and the ability to drive value-based procurement decisions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in handling large-scale corporate interior projects developing procurement strategies and coordinating with multiple stakeholders including clients architects project managers and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Tendering

• Lead the preparation and release of RFPs for various work packages across civil interior MEP and specialized services.
• Manage bid receipt review and conduct detailed techno-commercial evaluations.
• Facilitate techno-commercial meetings with vendors and internal teams to clarify scope specifications and commercial terms.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project cost without compromising quality or timelines.
• Prepare procurement recommendations and assist in vendor finalization.

Costing Budgeting & Analysis

• Maintain strong knowledge of market rates and budgeting norms for office fit-out projects.
• Conduct BOQ verification quantity take-offs and detailed cost analysis.
• Track project budget allocation versus package-wise procurement cost on an ongoing basis.
• Identify cost risks variances and opportunities for savings throughout the procurement cycle.

Technical Expertise

Civil & Interior Categories:

• Civil works interior finishes furniture carpets kitchen installations plumbing & sanitary fittings.

MEP Categories:

• Electrical systems lighting LMS HVAC fire protection systems (FPS) fire alarm & public address (FAPA) ELV systems BMS security systems networking and AV works.

Contract & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to contract conditions company policies and compliance requirements.
• Perform vendor pre-qualification capability assessments and RFP evaluations.
• Support contract drafting negotiation and alignment of commercial terms.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with clients architects project managers and consultants for seamless coordination of procurement activities.
• Provide clear and concise communication and reporting on procurement status risks and decisions.
• Build strong vendor partnerships and maintain a reliable supply chain network.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience in procurement for corporate office fit-out/interior projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms project costing and budgeting techniques.
• Proficiency in BOQ analysis rate benchmarking and quantity evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple packages simultaneously and deliver within timelines.
• Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering 
• 1114 years of relevant experience in procurement or cost management for interior fit-out projects.
• Experience working with PMC/consultancy firms corporate offices or large-scale interior contractors preferred.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time