Procurement Expert- Education Practice- Government Advisory

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>> About E&S (Education & skilling) Advisory

The Indian education and skill development sector has seen an accelerated growth and a rapid shift towards digital-learning models recently, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift has bought about an increased requirement of digital assets, infrastructure, upskilling of teachers and content. With the requirement of tech-enabled learning solutions to only accelerate further, the Government is laying down new frameworks, and adopting an even more holistic and futuristic approach towards education and skill development.

The education and skill development practice of KPMG in India comprises a team of experienced professionals delivering forward-looking advisory services across the spectrum, such as K-12 education including Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Technical and Vocational Education, and Training (TVET), higher education, education technology, and supplementary education.

We are a part of the KPMG Connected Enterprise for higher education and a key member of the KPMG Global Steering Committee for education and skill development. Our team has delivered multiple engagements in the past decade, catering to a wide range of clients, including the central and state governments, regulators, public institutions, private educational institutions, corporates, not-for profit organizations, with bilateral and multi- lateral donors, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), foundations and ed-tech players.

Educational Qualifications:

MBA/PGDM or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum

  1+ years

  of experience in leading tender management processes including:
• Expressions of Interest (EOI)
• Requests for Quotation (RFQ)
• Requests for Proposal (RFP)
• At least

  1 year

  of experience in procurement within

  government organizations

  .

• Preferred:

  Experience in procurement for

  educational and/or skill development initiatives/projects

  .

• Desirable:

  Experience with

  government or donor-funded projects

  , or procurement through

  multilateral funding institutions

  .

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and manage

  Terms of Reference (ToRs)

  , EOIs, RFPs, and bid documents for the selection of service providers.
• Oversee the

  entire procurement cycle

  and ensure effective

  contract management

  .
• Manage

  e-procurement platforms

  such as

  Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP)

  and

  Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

  .
• Organize and conduct

  pre-bid meetings

  , and prepare

  clarifications and addendums

  to bid documents.
• Facilitate

  procurement meetings

  , and prepare

  evaluation reports

  ,

  contracts

  , and

  MoUs

  .
• Ensure

  contract compliance

  with applicable procurement policies and procedures.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of public procurement frameworks and compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using e-procurement tools and platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement processes simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.