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