Senior Manager -Central Tendering

About the Company

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.

L&T Switchgear is now Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation.

About the Role

Position Title: Manager /Senior Manager - Tendering

Responsibilities

• Technical & Commercial Leadership
• Lead detailed technical and commercial reviews of LV/MV tender packages to ensure accuracy, risk mitigation, and full compliance with client specifications.
• Evaluate pricing strategies, commercial terms, and cost structures to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
• Identify technical and commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies during bid preparation.

• Proposal Development & Client Specification Analysis
• Analyse client specifications, tender documents, and contractual requirements to extract critical inputs for proposal development.
• Prepare and validate key data inputs required to support high-quality proposal documentation.
• Ensure alignment between technical solutions, commercial assumptions, and customer requirements.

• Standardization & Process Excellence
• Implement end-to-end standardization of tender deliverables, including:
• Technical Deviations & Clarifications
• Feeder Lists
• MBOMs (Manufacturing Bill of Materials)
• Approved Make Lists
• Datasheets
• System Architecture documents
• Cost Sheets
• Reduce turnaround time and rework through standardized templates, checklists, and workflows.

• Process Improvement & Digital Enablement
• Drive departmental efficiency by launching process-improvement initiatives across tendering activities.
• Adopt modern tools, automation, and best practices to enhance speed, accuracy, and collaboration.
• Define and track KPIs related to tender cycle time, hit rate, and quality metrics.

• Order Loss Analysis & Management Reporting
• Prepare Order Loss Analysis (OLA) reports for major bids.
• Identify trends related to pricing, technical gaps, commercial terms, or competition.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management for continuous improvement.

• Cross-Functional & Sales Collaboration
• Work closely with sales, engineering, SCM, and finance teams to ensure timely and coordinated bid submissions.
• Manage submission timelines and priorities for multiple concurrent tenders.
• Respond swiftly to urgent domestic and export enquiries, ensuring speed without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters degree preferred)
• 5 to 8 years of experience in central tendering, proposals, or techno-commercial roles
• Proven track record of handling large and complex domestic and export tenders
• Prior experience in leading teams and driving transformation initiatives is highly desirable

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in LV/MV electrical systems and tendering processes
• Deep understanding of technical specifications, costing, and commercial terms
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven experience in process standardization and operational excellence
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Excel, tendering tools, ERP systems, and documentation platforms

Schedule: Full-time

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