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Job Title: Procurement Expert Service Line: Government & Public Sector Sub-Service Line: Education & Skilling Location: Patna, Bihar Work Arrangement: Travel as per client requirement >> About KPMG India KPMG entities in India are established under the laws of India and are owned and managed (as the case may be) by established Indian professionals. Established in August 1993, the KPMG entities have rapidly built a significant competitive presence in the country. Today we operate from offices across 14 cities including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. Our differentiation is derived from a rapid performance-based, industry-tailored and technology-enabled business advisory services delivered by some of the leading talented professionals in the country. KPMG professionals are grouped by industry focus and our clients are able to deal with industry professionals who speak their language. Our internal information technology and knowledge management systems enable the delivery of informed and timely business advice to clients. >> 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 Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field. Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 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.
