Job Opportunity for Senior Executive – Procurement and Contracts at IPE Global’s Centre for Knowledge and Development (CKD) in New Delhi, Delhi, India

**Job Title:** Senior Executive – Procurement and Contracts

**Company:** IPE Global’s Centre for Knowledge and Development (CKD)

**About IPE Global CKD:**

CKD is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 and incubated by IPE Global Limited, an Indian international development consulting firm.  CKD focuses on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world where marginalized communities have access to health, nutrition, education, and employment opportunities.  IPE Global has a strong track record of implementing large-scale development projects globally.

**Job Location:** New Delhi, Delhi, India

**Job Summary:**

The Senior Executive – Procurement and Contracts will ensure efficient procurement and contracting of goods, services, and works for CKD and IPE Global projects.  This role requires extensive experience in procurement and contracting, a strong understanding of best practices, and excellent analytical and negotiation skills.  The incumbent will work with national and international project teams on various projects funded by international donors and aid agencies.

**Responsibilities:**

* Ensure procurement adheres to CKD and IPE Global policies, guidelines, and procedures.

* Draft IFBs/ITBs, REOIs, ToRs, RFPs, and bidding documents.

* Manage the procurement and contracting process, including pre-qualification, bidding, evaluation, contract award, and negotiations.

* Monitor contract implementation to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.

* Draft and manage contracts, purchase orders, and work orders.

* Ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.

* Manage contract administration, including amendments, renewals, and terminations.

* Analyze contract performance and ensure compliance with obligations.

* Develop and implement best practices for contracting and contract management.

* Maintain procurement records and documentation for audits.

* Establish and improve policies and procedures for efficient and transparent procurement.

* Manage PO creation in the ERP system.

**Qualifications:**

* Degree in Administration, Accounting, Management, or equivalent.

* National and/or international procurement certification (desirable).

* 3-4 years of professional procurement experience, including at least 4-5 projects funded by international donors or aid agencies.

* Experience preparing tender documents and evaluation reports for goods, works, and services.

* In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and organizational guidelines.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.

* Proficiency in information and communication technologies (email, internet, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, and databases).

**Experience Required:**  At least 3-4 years of professional experience in procurement, with specific experience in 4-5 projects funded by international donors, bilateral/multilateral aid agencies, or philanthropies.  Experience in preparing tender documents and evaluation reports is essential.