Manager - Tendering
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- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage the tendering process for medium voltage switchgear projects, ensuring timely and accurate bid submissions.
- Prepare detailed tender documentation including technical and commercial Estimates.
- For Mega Project Collaborate with engineering, procurement, finance, and legal teams to gather inputs and ensure bid completeness.
- Monitor and manage changes in tender scope, timelines, and pricing using structured verification and approval processes.
- Analyze tender performance and provide insights to senior leadership for continuous improvement.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with tendering and project execution.
- Maintain organized records and documentation for all tendering activities.
- Foster collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality and competitive proposals.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and client specification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in tendering or project management within the medium voltage switchgear or electrical equipment industry.
- Strong understanding of switchgear systems, technical specifications, and commercial terms.
- Strong understanding of numerical relay ,VCB and CT/PT.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex tendering processes.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled in conflict resolution, strategic thinking, and decision-making.
- Own and manage the end-to-end tendering process for medium voltage switchgear projects, from bid strategy to final submission.
- For Big Project Collaborate with engineering, procurement, finance, and legal teams to develop technically sound and commercially competitive proposals.
- Analyze client specifications and tender documents to define scope, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments to support bid decisions.
- Ensure all submissions meet client expectations, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks.
- Maintain organized documentation and records for audit and reference purposes.
- Act as a key liaison between the tendering team and senior leadership, providing updates and strategic insights.
- Track tender performance metrics and continuously improve processes for efficiency and accuracy.
- Strong technical knowledge of medium voltage switchgear systems, specifications, and applications.
- Proven experience in tendering, project estimation, and bid management within the electrical or power distribution industry.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen to assess cost structures and profitability.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to engage with internal stakeholders and clients.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple bids simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving collaborative outcomes.
- Opportunity to work on strategic, high-value projects in the growing medium voltage switchgear segment.
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with engineering, commercial, and leadership teams.
- Career growth through leadership opportunities, process ownership, and strategic decision-making.
- Access to learning and development programs, including technical training.
- A dynamic work environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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