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.