Tender Executive

About the Role

Cognecto Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Tender Manager / Tender Executive with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in Government and PSU tendering.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the complete tender lifecycle—from identifying relevant opportunities and evaluating eligibility to bid preparation, portal submission, pre-bid coordination, documentation, and post-bid follow-up.

• Key ResponsibilitiesSearch, identify, and evaluate relevant Government, PSU, GeM, and private-sector tenders aligned with Cognecto’s solutions and business objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including tender analysis, bid/no-bid evaluation, documentation, submission, and post-bid follow-up.
• Thoroughly review RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, SBDs, and tender documents to understand technical, commercial, financial, and eligibility requirements.
• Prepare tender summaries, compliance matrices, eligibility checklists, and bid submission trackers.
• Handle online tender submissions through GeM, CPPP/eProcure, state e-tender portals, PSU portals, and other procurement platforms.
• Coordinate preparation of technical and commercial bid documentation, including forms, declarations, undertakings, authorizations, credentials, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with internal Sales, Technical, Finance, Legal, and Management teams for timely bid preparation and approvals.
• Manage tender-related requirements such as EMD, Bid Security, Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG), tender fees, MSME exemptions, and other statutory documents.
• Track pre-bid meetings, corrigenda, clarifications, amendments, submission deadlines, technical evaluations, financial bid openings, and award status.
• Prepare and submit pre-bid queries and tender clarifications in coordination with technical and business teams.
• Maintain an organized repository of company credentials, work orders, completion certificates, experience certificates, OEM authorizations, financial documents, and statutory certificates.
• Support participation in Reverse Auctions (RA), financial negotiations, and post-tender clarifications.
• Maintain MIS and dashboards for active bids, upcoming opportunities, submitted tenders, win/loss status, and key deadlines.
• Required Skills & ExperienceMinimum 1 year of relevant experience in Tender Management, Bid Management, Government Tendering, or Proposal Management.
• Hands-on experience with GeM and Government e-Procurement portals is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of technical and commercial bid documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex tender documents and identify critical eligibility, technical, financial, and contractual conditions.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF/document management tools.
• Excellent documentation, communication, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under strict submission deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously with proper planning and tracking.

Preferred Candidate ProfileCandidates with prior tendering experience in one or more of the following domains will be preferred:

IT & Software Solutions | IoT & Telematics | AI & Analytics | GPS/Fleet Management | CCTV & Surveillance | Smart City Solutions | Mining Technology | Government Digitalization Projects

Educational QualificationBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

About Cognecto

Cognecto Pvt. Ltd. is a technology company delivering AI, IoT, telematics, computer vision, fleet intelligence, and digital industrial solutions across sectors including Mining, Construction, Infrastructure, Roadworks, Logistics, and Government projects.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the tendering process, systematically identify opportunities, ensure compliant submissions, and contribute directly to Cognecto’s government and enterprise business growth.