Cost Manager - Procurement, Pune
Core
Drive procurement strategy, cost optimization, vendor management, and commercial controls across construction, real estate, and infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior Cost Manager – Procurement
Builds
Procurement plans, cost estimates, comparative statements, and procurement cost reports for materials, equipment, and subcontractor packages.
Domain
Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Data Center, EPC, PMC, Interior Fit-out
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
End-to-end procurement management, commercial negotiations, cost estimation, tendering processes, vendor selection, contract administration, market trend analysis, value engineering, stakeholder coordination, risk mitigation, supplier compliance monitoring
Preferred skills
MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain/Finance/Operations, experience in high-value procurement contracts
Technologies
RFQs, RFPs, tendering platforms, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end procurement activities for materials, equipment, and subcontractor packages; Prepare procurement budgets and cost estimates; Monitor procurement spend against project budgets; Lead commercial negotiations to achieve favorable pricing and contractual terms; Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and subcontractors; Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC