Assistant Tender Manager

Key Responsibilities 1. Tender Identification & Analysis Search and track relevant tenders (GeM, eProcurement portals, PSU, Govt., Enterprise RFPs) Analyze tender requirements related to: o Cloud Hosting / VPS / Dedicated Servers o Data Center Services o Managed IT Services Evaluate eligibility, technical feasibility, and profitability 2. Bid Preparation & Submission Prepare complete tender documents including: o Technical proposals (hosting infrastructure, uptime SLA, security) o Commercial bids and pricing strategy Coordinate with internal teams (tech, sales, finance) Ensure compliance with tender terms and deadlines 3. Documentation & Compliance Maintain updated repository of: o Company credentials (experience, certifications, infrastructure) o Past project references o Legal & financial documents Ensure adherence to government procurement norms 4. Technical Coordination Work with technical teams to: o Define hosting architecture (cloud/VPS/dedicated) o Highlight USPs such as: 99.95% uptime guarantee Global server locations 24/7 support availability 5. Vendor & Client Interaction Communicate with authorities for clarifications Attend pre-bid meetings and negotiations Build relationships with government departments and enterprise clients 6. Pricing & Strategy Develop competitive pricing aligned with: o Market trends o Cost structures o Long-term contracts Identify upselling opportunities (cloud upgrades, managed services) 7. Post-Tender Follow-up Track bid status and results Handle contract finalization and onboarding Maintain MIS reports on wins/losses Required Skills & Competencies Technical Understanding Knowledge of: o Cloud hosting (AWS, VPS, Dedicated Servers) o Data centers and networking basics o IT infrastructure services Tender Expertise Experience with: o GeM Portal / CPPP / State e-tender portals o RFP/RFQ documentation o Government procurement processes Core Skills Strong analytical & documentation skills Attention to detail and compliance Negotiation & communication skills Time management (strict deadlines) Qualifications Graduate/Postgraduate (Preferred: IT, Business, or Engineering) 2–6+ years experience in tendering (IT/Hosting preferred) Preferred Experience (Nice to Have) Experience in IT services / cloud / hosting industry Exposure to enterprise or government contracts Understanding of SLAs, uptime, and hosting performance metrics