Procurement Expert-Education Practice -Government Advisory

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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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Expert to join our team in Vijayawada. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, preferably with experience working with the state government. This role requires a strategic thinker with proven expertise in sourcing, supplier management, contract management, and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the

  end-to-end procurement process

  for education sector projects.
• Develop and implement

  procurement plans

  , strategies, and timelines in alignment with project goals.
• Prepare

  bid documents

  ,

  evaluation criteria

  , and manage the

  tendering process

  on GeM and other e-procurement platforms.
• Ensure compliance with

  public procurement norms

  and government financial regulations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including government departments, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely procurement.
• Provide advisory support on

  financial management

  and

  contract administration

  .
• Monitor procurement performance and maintain documentation for audits and reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 8 Years of hands-on experience

  in

  public procurement via GeM Portal

  .
• Proven track record in

  financial management

  ,

  procurement planning

  , and

  bid process management

  .
• Experience working on

  large-scale education or infrastructure projects

  for government clients.
• Strong understanding of

  public procurement norms

  and

  procurement cycle operations

  .
• Proficiency in preparing

  RFPs

  ,

  RFQs

  , and managing

  e-procurement platforms

  (Central/State level).
• Prior consulting experience with

  Central/State Government education departments

  .
• Experience working with or alongside

  Project Management Units (PMUs)

  is desirable.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

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