Procurement Specialist | 5-8 Yrs | ME Experience | Bengaluru

Job Description Overview The Procurement Specialist is responsible for driving end-to-end procurement and contract management activities, including strategic sourcing, supplier selection, tendering, commercial negotiations, and contract administration. The role ensures the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality, and compliant procurement solutions while mitigating commercial and supply chain risks. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, the specialist manages supplier performance, supports project and business objectives, and contributes to continuous improvement in procurement processes and governance. Your role The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and managing suppliers, contractors, and service providers to support business and project requirements. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to achieve cost competitiveness, quality, risk mitigation, and schedule objectives. Conduct market analysis, supplier identification, prequalification assessments, and vendor onboarding activities. Prepare and manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and ITTs in accordance with project and business requirements. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define technical, commercial, and contractual requirements for procurement activities. Manage end-to-end tendering processes, including bidder engagement, clarification management, bid evaluations, and supplier recommendations. Perform detailed commercial and contractual evaluations of supplier proposals and prepare bid comparison reports. Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable pricing, terms and conditions, service levels, and risk allocation. Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, purchase orders, framework agreements, service agreements, and work orders. Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual obligations, and governance requirements. Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, and contractual compliance, and address performance issues where required. Identify supply chain and commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Collaborate with legal, finance, operations, and project teams to resolve contractual and commercial matters. Support contract lifecycle management activities, including amendments, renewals, claims, disputes, and closeout. Track procurement savings, commercial benefits, and key performance indicators, providing regular reports to stakeholders. Maintain procurement documentation, audit trails, and contract records in accordance with company requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and contract management processes and practices. Support and mentor junior team members while promoting procurement best practices and ethical sourcing principles. About you Minimum 5-8 years of hands-on experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Contract Management. Proven experience managing end-to-end sourcing, tendering, supplier negotiations, and contract administration activities. Strong understanding of procurement principles, supplier relationship management, and category management. Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, service agreements, and purchase agreements. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate contractual, financial, and operational risks. Experience conducting commercial bid evaluations, cost analysis, and supplier performance assessments. Knowledge of contract management principles, including exposure to standard forms of contract such as FIDIC, NEC, JCT, or equivalent frameworks, is advantageous. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization. Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in project-driven environments such as engineering, infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, technology, or professional services is preferred. Proficient in ERP systems, procurement tools, and Microsoft Office applications. Professional qualifications such as CIPS, CPSM, MRICS, or equivalent procurement and contract management certifications will be an added advantage. Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent team spirit, and a collaborative mindset, with a proactive approach and a continuous willingness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes: Comprehensive life insurance coverage. Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents. Generous annual leave balance. Flexible and hybrid work solutions. Remote work opportunities outside of country. Company gratuity scheme. Discretionary bonus program. Relocation assistance. Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition. Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.