Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Experience: 5+ years
Department: Business Development
About the Role
Lead the bidding function by driving strategic tender responses, optimizing bid processes, and delivering compelling proposals that secure new business opportunities and long-term client partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement competitive bidding strategies to maximise win rates and business growth.
- Identify and prioritise high-value tenders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Establish pricing models and cost structures to ensure profitability while remaining competitive.
- Develop and refine bid management processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and adherence to best practices.
- Oversee the entire bidding process, from chance identification to proposal submission.
- Create compelling, customised proposals that align with client requirements and business capabilities.
- Ensure accurate, high-quality, and timely submission of tender documents.
- Develop cost structures and pricing models that balance competitiveness with profitability.
- Maintain records of bid submissions, success rates, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
- Conduct internal bid reviews, securing necessary approvals from senior management.
- Ensure all tender submissions meet regulatory, legal, and contractual requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing bid management team.
- Provide ongoing training to enhance bid writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Total Experience: 5-10 years in tendering, bidding, contracts, or procurement.
- Industry Experience: Preferably in (industry-specific, e.g., construction, oil & gas, IT, infrastructure, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.).
- Bid Management: Proven track record in handling large-scale tenders, government contracts, and private sector bids.
- Contract & Procurement: Strong experience in contract negotiation, cost estimation, and financial modelling.
- Compliance & Regulations: Familiarity with public procurement laws, FIDIC/NEC contracts, and ISO standards.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Experience in liaising with government agencies, clients, suppliers, and legal teams.
- Technology & Tools: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), bid management software, and MS Office Suite.
- Leadership & Strategy: Experience in leading tendering teams, developing bid strategies, and improving win rates.
Preferred Skills
- Total Experience: 5-10 years in tendering, bidding, contracts, or procurement.
- Industry Experience: Preferably in (industry-specific, e.g., construction, oil & gas, IT, infrastructure, healthcare, manufacturing, etc.).
- Bid Management: Proven track record in handling large-scale tenders, government contracts, and private sector bids.
- Contract & Procurement: Strong experience in contract negotiation, cost estimation, and financial modelling.
- Compliance & Regulations: Familiarity with public procurement laws, FIDIC/NEC contracts, and ISO standards.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Experience in liaising with government agencies, clients, suppliers, and legal teams.
- Technology & Tools: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), bid management software, and MS Office Suite.
- Leadership & Strategy: Experience in leading tendering teams, developing bid strategies, and improving win rates.
What We Offer
- Unmatched exposure to a great growth story
- Working closely with the founder and CXOs
- A great work environment with strong ownership and growth opportunities
- Health insurance benefits
- Competitive pay
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