About the Role :
- The Tendering Specialist will lead and manage the complete tendering lifecycle - from opportunity identification to submission and negotiation.
- This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong commercial acumen, technical understanding, and cross-functional collaboration skills to deliver winning proposals that align with organizational goals.
- As a key member of the business development function, the Tendering Specialist will act as a bridge between sales, engineering, finance, and legal teams to ensure every bid is strategically crafted, compliant, and competitive.
Key Responsibilities :
Tender Management & Coordination :
Identify, analyze, and track tender opportunities through government e-procurement portals, client notifications, and public tender databases.Evaluate tender documents and specifications to understand project scope, technical -deliverables, and commercial requirements.Drive the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring timely and accurate submission in compliance with all client and statutory requirements.Documentation & Compliance :
Prepare, compile, and review technical, commercial, and financial bid documents in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Ensure all tenders are compliant with corporate policies, regulatory guidelines, and contractual obligations.Manage pre-bid clarifications, amendments, and correspondence with clients and procurement authorities.Financials & Strategy :
Develop cost estimation models and pricing strategies in coordination with management and finance teams to enhance competitiveness.Conduct market intelligence on competitor pricing, industry benchmarks, and tender outcomes to guide future bidding strategies.Contribute to commercial risk assessment and provide inputs for decision-making on bid / no-bid scenarios.Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Liaise with engineering, operations, legal, and finance departments to collect inputs and validate bid assumptions.Coordinate internal reviews, approvals, and documentation for final tender submissions.Support post-tender clarifications, presentations, and contract negotiation phases.Governance & Reporting :
Maintain a centralized database of all tenders - including status, outcomes, feedback, and performance analytics.Implement process improvements and standard templates to enhance the efficiency and quality of tender submissions.Prepare periodic reports on tender pipeline, win ratios, and bid performance metrics for management review.Qualifications & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline (MBA preferred).3-5 years of hands-on experience in tendering, bid management, or contract administration in industrial, EPC, infrastructure, or technology domains.Strong knowledge of government e-procurement systems, tender evaluation criteria, and commercial(ref : iimjobs.com)