Tender Executive – Roles & Responsibilities
A Tender Executive is responsible for managing the complete tendering lifecycle, from identifying business opportunities to submitting compliant bids and supporting post-award activities. The role requires strong coordination, documentation, and analytical skills to maximize contract-winning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Tender Search & Identification
Monitor procurement portals such as GeM, CPPP, and other e-tendering platforms for relevant opportunities.
Review tender notifications to assess eligibility, scope of work, submission requirements, and deadlines.
Evaluate tender feasibility based on company capabilities and business objectives.
2. Proposal Preparation & Documentation
Coordinate with Engineering, Sales, Finance, Legal, and other departments to collect technical and commercial information.
Prepare technical proposals, commercial bids, cost estimates, BOQs, and pricing documents.
Ensure all bid documents, certifications, declarations, and compliance requirements meet client and regulatory standards.
Verify accuracy and completeness of all supporting documentation before submission.
3. Tender Submission & Process Management
Manage the end-to-end tender submission process while ensuring adherence to deadlines.
Submit bids through online e-procurement portals as well as physical submissions where required.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, clarify tender requirements, and maintain communication with procurement authorities.
Track amendments, corrigenda, and addenda issued during the bidding process.
4. Post-Submission & Relationship Management
Maintain records of submitted tenders, vendor registrations, contracts, and bid history.
Monitor bid status, follow up on results, and analyze successful and unsuccessful bids to improve future proposals.
Support contract finalization, negotiations, and client communications after bid submission.
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, government departments, and procurement agencies.
Key Skills
Tender Management & Bid Coordination
GeM & CPPP Portal Operations
E-Tendering & Procurement Processes
Proposal Writing & Documentation
Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
Cost Estimation & Commercial Bid Preparation
Cross-functional Coordination
Time Management & Deadline Adherence
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills