Procurement & Contract Expert

About the role

SMEC invites expressions of interest for a Procurement & Contract Expert position based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The role calls for a senior professional to lead procurement, contract administration, commercial management and project delivery in line with international standards, working with clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Master's degree in engineering, law, business administration, procurement, contract or construction management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in procurement, contract/commercial management or infrastructure delivery, including 12 years in tendering, bid evaluation, contract administration, claims and dispute resolution on major water infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing and reviewing procurement documents, tender packages, evaluation reports, contract conditions and commercial correspondence.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes and large-scale engineering projects.
• Experience on projects funded by international development agencies, donors or multilateral institutions is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts, contract administration, claims, variations and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Experience in procurement planning, market engagement, tendering, contract implementation and performance monitoring.
• Understanding of procurement governance, compliance, risk management and commercial best practices.
• Leadership, analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Applications are submitted online only; successful candidates will be contacted. The role does not require agency input.