Job Description

Position: Procurement Specialist (Consultant)

Location: Lucknow

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Tender & Bid Management

Drafting high-quality

tender documents

, including RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, bid evaluation criteria, and contract documents Preparing

ToRs

, technical specifications, BOQs, and commercial conditions in coordination with sectoral experts Managing the

end-to-end tendering process

, including pre-bid meetings, bid clarifications, evaluation support, and contract award

Procurement Compliance

Ensuring compliance with

World Bank procurement guidelines

, Government of India and Government of UP procurement rules Maintaining procurement documentation, audit trails, and records as per donor and statutory requirements

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

Liaising with state departments, SPV teams, technical experts, and vendors Supporting procurement planning for multi-sectoral interventions (Air Quality, Transport, Agriculture, MSMEs, Waste, Household Energy, etc.)

Contract & Vendor Management

Supporting contract negotiations, amendments, and renewals Monitoring vendor performance and supporting issue resolution during contract execution

Reporting & Documentation

Preparing procurement plans, progress reports, and presentations for project reviews Supporting financial and procurement audits as required under the project

Educational Qualification:

Master's degree in

Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Experience:

5+ years of experience

in procurement and tendering

Proven experience in drafting tenders and managing procurement processes

for large government or donor-funded projects Prior experience with

World Bank, ADB, JICA, or other multilateral-funded projects

is desirable Experience working with government departments, SPVs, or PSU projects will be an added advantage

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong expertise in

tender drafting and bid documentation

Sound knowledge of

procurement laws, donor guidelines, and contracting procedures

Excellent coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and documentation skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurements simultaneously
Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: ?70,000.00 - ?125,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person