Project Procurement Manager

Role Overview
The Team Manager – Procurement will own end-to-end procurement for Lighthouse Learning Group's  school expansion and refurbishment projects  across India. This role requires deep expertise in  Real Estate, Construction, and MEP procurement , strong stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-growth environment.

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Roles & Responsibilities
Own end-to-end  Procure-to-Pay (P2P)  for construction, interiors, and MEP-related procurement across multiple Lighthouse Learning school projects.
Build, evaluate, onboard, and manage a strong  vendor and contractor ecosystem  for Civil, Interiors, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Fighting, ELV, Furniture, and allied works.
Work closely with the  Projects, Design, and Real Estate teams  to understand scope, timelines, technical requirements, and commercial terms; review BOQs, drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
Drive the  RFQ and tendering process —floating inquiries, coordinating site visits, receiving bids, and conducting detailed technical and commercial evaluations.
Lead  price discovery and negotiations  using market intelligence, benchmarking, and comparative analysis to deliver cost optimization without compromising quality or timelines.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to recommend  L1 or best-fit contractors , factoring in technical capability, delivery track record, and commercial viability.
Obtain  cost and commercial approvals  from the HOD, CFO, and other approving authorities in line with the delegation of authority.
Issue and manage  LOIs, Purchase Orders, and Agreements , ensuring contractual compliance, timelines, and proper documentation.
Govern  change orders, variation claims, and extra items , validating scope changes, rates, and approvals to ensure cost control across projects.
Partner with  Finance & Accounts  teams to manage PO advances, RA bill processing, retention releases, bank guarantees, and payment milestones.
Set up and institutionalize  procurement processes, SOPs, and controls  aligned to Lighthouse Learning's scale and expansion plans; track KPIs such as savings, cycle time, and vendor performance.
Prepare and present  regular MIS, dashboards, and reports  for leadership, highlighting cost trends, project risks, savings achieved, and procurement performance.

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Skills & Experience:

12 –15 years  of experience in  Procurement / Contracts  with strong exposure to  Real Estate, Construction, and MEP projects  (mandatory).
Proven experience in  school, institutional, commercial, or retail fit-out projects  preferred.
Hands-on expertise in  MEP procurement  (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, ELV) is critical.
Strong understanding of  BOQs, drawings, specifications, rate analysis, and tendering processes .
Demonstrated capability in  vendor development, negotiations, and contract management .
Ability to manage  multiple projects across geographies  in tight timelines.
Strong stakeholder management skills with Projects, Design, Finance, and Leadership teams.
High proficiency in  MIS, dashboards, Excel, and cost analytics .
Strong ownership mindset, execution focus, and comfort working in a  fast-growing, high-accountability environment .
Immediate joiners or short notice candidates strongly preferred .