Tender Engineer

Role & responsibilities

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Job Title: Tendering Engineer

Department: Sales & Marketing / Tendering

Location: Salem, Tamil Nadu

Reports To: Manager Tendering & Estimation

Company Overview:

we are a leading manufacturer and supplier of medium voltage switchgear products and solutions, catering to diverse industrial, utility, and infrastructure sectors. We are committed to quality, safety, and innovation in delivering state-of-the-art switchgear systems.

Job Purpose:

The Tendering Engineer is responsible for managing the tendering process for medium voltage switchgear products and solutions. The role involves preparing comprehensive techno-commercial offers, coordinating with internal teams, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, and supporting sales in winning projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Tender Analysis: Study and analyze tender documents, drawings, specifications, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) to understand customer requirements.

- Cost Estimation: Prepare accurate cost estimates for switchgear equipment, accessories, and services by coordinating with Procurement, Engineering, and Production teams.

- Proposal Preparation: Prepare and submit techno-commercial proposals, pre-qualification documents, and compliance statements as per tender requirements.

- Technical Evaluation: Ensure technical compliance of the offer with customer specifications and highlight deviations, if any.

- Vendor Coordination: Obtain quotes from vendors/sub-suppliers for bought-out items and ensure best prices and delivery terms.

- Customer Liaison: Interact with customers/consultants for technical clarifications, post-offer queries, and negotiations.

- Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation of tenders, offers, correspondences, and tender status reports.

- Market Intelligence: Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and pricing strategies.

- Process Improvement: Suggest improvements in tendering processes to enhance efficiency and win rates.

### Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

- Experience: 25 years of experience in tendering/estimation for switchgear or related electrical equipment (MV/LV preferred).

- Technical Skills: Good understanding of medium voltage switchgear, protection systems, and related standards (IS/IEC).

- Commercial Acumen: Knowledge of commercial terms, taxes, duties, and contract basics.

- IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ERP experience is an advantage.

- Soft Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills; attention to detail; ability to work under deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

- Willingness to travel for customer meetings or site visits if required.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.