President - Contracts & Procurement

President - Contracts & Procurement

Key Responsibilities:

Contracts Management

- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of all contractual agreements (consultancy, construction, vendors, lease, JV, and service agreements).

- Ensure all contracts are in line with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.

- Oversee contract lifecycle from initiation to close-out, including amendments, renewals, and terminations.

- Establish and maintain standard contract templates and processes.

Procurement Strategy & Execution

- Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with business goals.

- Manage end-to-end procurement for CAPEX and OPEX in real estate (e.g., construction materials, services, FF&E, consultants).

- Ensure transparent vendor selection, tendering, and bidding processes.

- Lead cost control initiatives and ensure value-for-money procurement.

Vendor Management

- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensure compliance with SLAs and KPIs.

- Evaluate and prequalify vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, and compliance.

- Resolve disputes and negotiate claims with suppliers and contractors.

Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor a team of procurement and contracts professionals.

- Promote cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, project management, and operations.

Compliance & Risk Mitigation

- Ensure adherence to local laws, company policies, and ethical procurement standards.

- Identify and mitigate contractual and procurement-related risks across all real estate projects.