Location:

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID:

R0126716

Date Posted:

2026-05-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

The Tender SCM professional is responsible for leading and executing supply chain activities during the tender and bid phase. The role supports Sales and Bid Management by developing sourcing strategies, preparing cost estimates, managing RFQs, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring competitive, accurate, and compliant commercial inputs to enable successful project wins.

How you'll make an impact

Prepare and maintain cost databases for repetitive spend, standard products, and services
Conduct monthly tender list reviews with Sales and SCM to determine tender support requirements
Participate in tender kick-off meetings and review SCM-related critical inputs such as scope of work, competition overview, contractual conditions, and work package structures
Develop tender budgets, target prices, and timelines
Align tender sourcing strategy with Category Management
Prepare preliminary tender sourcing plans and review with the Bid Manager
Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Category Management to ensure complete scope coverage
Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier offers, and conduct commercial and lead-time analysis
Negotiate pricing and terms based on tender budgets, procurement data, and cost analysis
Finalize supplier selection and pricing for tender submission
Review Final Cost Models (FCM) for completeness and accuracy
Provide SCM inputs to tender risk reviews and management presentations
Maintain MIS reports and track tender-related KPIs including TCI
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for yourcolleagues and the business.

Your background

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred)
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Tender SCM, Strategic Sourcing, or Bid Management
Experience in project-based businesses with complex products
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Tender and bid SCM knowledge
Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation
Cost analysis and commercial evaluation
Strong cross-functional communication
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
Additional languages are an advantage
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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