Job ID: 287053

Associate Manager – Procurement and Contracts

IPE Global Centre for Knowledge and Development (CKD)

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Apply by: 11 Mar 2026

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POSITON
Associate Manager – Procurement and Contracts
LOCATION
New Delhi
REPORTING TO
Associate Director – Procurement and Contracts
ABOUT CKD
CKD is a not-for-profit entity, founded in 2013. It is incubated by IPE Global Limited, an Indian International development consulting firm with a track record of implementing multisectoral, large scale and high impact development projects and solutions across continents. CKD strives to create a world imbued with values of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) where women, adolescents and children realize their full potential. Our mission is to ensure equitable access to health and nutrition; 21st century skills and education; equal employment opportunities and green jobs. Our values are aligned towards catalyzing social and economic empowerment for the most marginalized and underprivileged sections of the society.
 
For more details, please visit https://www.ipeckd.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
The Associate Manager – Procurement and Contracts will ensure effective and efficient procurement and contracting of works, goods, and services for CKD and support national and international project teams for different ongoing national/international projects.
 
The incumbent will work with a broad set of principal-based policies and orders which ensure that CKD achieves the best value for its projects and activities.
 
As a Senior Executive, the incumbent is expected to have extensive experience in procurement and contracting, with a deep understanding of industry best practices and market trends. They must be highly analytical, able to evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate favorable terms.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but will not be limited to:
  • Lead End-to-End Procurement Processes: Execute procurement of goods, works, and services in alignment with organizational and donor-specific procurement policies, ensuring compliance and transparency throughout the procurement cycle.
  • Documentation & Tender Management: Prepare and manage procurement documentation including IFBs, REOIs, ToRs, RFPs, and bidding documents, in coordination with project and technical teams.
  • Contracting & Vendor Management: Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, purchase orders, and work orders for downstream partners and vendors, ensuring adherence to legal and financial standards.
  • ERP & Process Coordination: Ensure timely creation and tracking of Purchase Orders in ERP systems in close coordination with Finance and Project teams.
  • Compliance & Records Management: Monitor contract implementation, maintain procurement records systematically for audit readiness, and ensure timely renewals, amendments, and closures.
  • Policy Implementation & Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement policies, tools, and practices to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the incumbent may be required to undertake other duties as determined by Associate Director – PaCs, CKD that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities. The incumbent shall also be required to take up the above-mentioned key responsibilities for IPE Global as well.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Degree in Administration, Accounting, and Management or equivalent;
  • National and/or international certification of training in procurement [desirable];
  • At least 4-5 years of professional experience in the procurement area, with at least specific experience in 5-6 projects funded by the international donors, bilateral/multilateral aid agencies, philanthropies in the preparation of tender documents for goods, works and Services and respective evaluation reports;
  • In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and grasp over organizational guidelines
  • Excellent oral and written communication in English and Hindi;
  • Experienced in the use of information and communication technologies (e-mail, internet, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project and Database).
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to email their application along with their detailed CVto hr@ipeckd.org . Please mention the name of the position (Associate Manager – Procurements and Contract) along with notice period, tentative date of joining, last drawn salary and expected salary.

Application deadline is 11 March 2026.
CKD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. CKD encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    

Job Email ID:

hr(at)ipeckd.org

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