Deputy Head(Procurement)

Dear Applicants,

We are looking for a spontaneous Business Development Manager with minimum 5 year of experience who is passionate about technology to oversee our brand’s presence. You should be able to approach and acquire new clients. Besides, you should also be able to maintain long-term business relations with the existing clients. 

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-oriented business Development Executive to join our company. As the business Development manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and expanding our customer base in the cybersecurity industry.

Responsibilities

• Pitch to a variety of stakeholders – Advisory Board Members, CEO, CTO, IT Managers, Information Security Heads, CISO.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve company targets and objectives.
• Identify and engage with potential clients, including business owners, managers, and decision-makers, to understand their cybersecurity needs and present our solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Lead the entire sales process, from prospecting and lead generation to contract negotiation and closing deals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity professionals and technical experts, to develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the cybersecurity space.
• Track sales activities, pipeline, and performance metrics, providing regular reports to the management team.
• Continuously improve sales processes and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to showcase our services and establish new business relationships.

Candidate Skills

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth in the 
• cybersecurity or IT industry.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and trends, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Prior experience in selling cybersecurity training and services is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a degree in the field of business administration.
• Any vendor natural business development training and certification will be preferred.

Benefits

• Lead a high-performing sales team, shaping strategies, and driving revenue growth.
• Represent cutting-edge IT products and solutions, staying at the forefront of industry 
• trends.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization as you demonstrate success.
• Opportunities to build a strong professional network in the IT industry through Conferences, events, and meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tender Identification & Management:
• Identify and analyze relevant tenders, RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs in the cybersecurity domain from global and Indian markets.
• Manage the entire tender process, from tender registration, document preparation, submission, to follow-up.
• Maintain updated knowledge of procurement platforms (e.g., GeM, CPPP, and global e-tendering systems) and tender submission requirements.
• Proposal & Bid Writing:
• Draft and prepare well-structured, high-quality proposals that meet the requirements of both technical and commercial aspects of tenders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (technical, legal, finance) to ensure all aspects of the tender response align with the client's specifications.
• Tailor cybersecurity solutions based on the unique requirements of each tender and showcase Certcube Labs' capabilities effectively.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Ensure that all tender documentation complies with legal, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Gather necessary supporting documents, including certifications, project references, and technical compliance documents.
• Review contracts and NDAs to ensure all legal and compliance aspects are covered.
• Risk & Financial Analysis:
• Assess the financial, legal, and operational risks associated with tenders and propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed pricing models and cost estimates for cybersecurity solutions and services.
• Market & Competitor Analysis:
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and pricing strategies in cybersecurity.
• Provide insights on positioning Certcube Labs’ services to increase competitiveness in global and Indian tenders.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and key stakeholders involved in the tendering process.
• Coordinate and liaise with vendors, partners, and subcontractors to gather relevant inputs for tender responses.
• Post-Tender Activities:
• Manage follow-ups on tender submissions, respond to clarifications, and negotiate terms and conditions when required.
• Maintain a detailed database of all tenders, submissions, and outcomes for internal tracking and reporting.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in tender/bid management, preferably in the cybersecurity or IT sector.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and services (e.g., penetration testing, SOC services, vulnerability assessments, compliance frameworks).
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., GeM, CPPP) and experience in both Indian and global tender submission processes.
• Excellent proposal and bid writing skills with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions clearly.
• Experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, and pricing strategies for large-scale contracts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management tools.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Our client is a Delhi based healthcare platform that is dedicated to Ayurveda and provides wellness solutions to its customers that is tailored and fine-tuned to their requirements. They have created a unique balance of Ayurvedic herbs and western medicine to come up with courses and medical advice which will not only rid their patients of the illness but also helps them bring the body back into balance.

Their services are available across the globe, with over 65% of their client base being from US, UK, and Canada. The company's primary focus is on Ayurveda and taking the ancient knowledge to anyone who wishes to bring back balance to their health and apply the tools in their everyday life.

As the SCM Manager, you will be managing procurement of product, packaging and services for all ongoing and future brand launches.

What you need to have:

• 3+ years experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management or supplier management
• Bachelor’s degree - BE/ BTech
• Experience in supplier negotiations
• Understanding technical requirements and translating them to business/ sourcing parameters is a must
• Smart, creative thinker and problem-solver, fast learner, with demonstrated initiative
• Willingness to adapt to fast changing situations encountered in startups
• Strong writer and communicator, excellent listener, with superior sales skills and comfort regularly interacting with strangers

• MBA from a reputed college
• Experience in consumer electronics and good understanding of electronics manufacturing
• Prior experience in setting up sourcing programs, supplier management scorecards and dashboards

What you need to have:

• Preferred Work experience in electronic accessories
• Experience in sourcing, vendor development, purchase
• Handled electronic components, PCB, mechanical parts
• Ability to get or suggest best low-cost components
• Knowledge about import, export, costing, projects    

• Negotiating rates with vendors
• Cancelling orders if required
• Coordinating with vendors to meet in store delivery date
• Maintaining in and out sheet and ensuring that all codes, color references, fabric composition/ descriptions are correct
• Managing vendors and sourcing new vendors if required
• Giving approvals on fabric and trims received
• Making sure that we receive PP samples before bulk
• Getting test reports from labs
• Informing the team of any delays, reporting any under/over deliveries we are facing from the vendors and give suggestions/solutions accordingly
• Debiting vendors for delays in deliveries
• Travelling to vendor units to check production
• Controlling inventory levels by conducting physical counts
• Working with Finance to ensure all invoices are accurate and that the relevant paperwork is processed to allow prompt payments
• Managing internal and external fabric queries/availability/quality issues/shortages
• Managing and updating stock levels on a daily basis ensuring all transfers, deliveries and returns are recorded accurately
• Sending out weekly fabric stock updates to relevant people / departments
• Critical path management

Desired Candidate Profile

• 4+ years’ experience working in a role involving raw material/fabric buying within the same industry
• Good knowledge of block printing, dying, special finishes and extras processes such as washing, mercerisation etc
• Basic understanding of textiles/fabrics and their different traits
• Experience of working with Indian Fabric mills
• Good network of fabric/trim vendors
• Good negotiating skills
• Excellent administration and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers and manufacturers
• Excellent Excel skills - ability to create spreadsheets and use basic formulas such as V look up
• Attention to detail, efficiency and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Hardworking Attitude
• Excellent organisational skills

• Any graduate degree    
• 4+ years of experience in the Hospitality industry in a senior Procurement role
• Ability and experience in leading a team
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and driven

• Demand planning
• Create the vendor funnel of ATL & BTL marketing agencies
• Procure to pay process management and ensuring compliance with process KPIs
• Order scheduling and expediting
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure effective support
• Supervising goods/service receipt and cycle count process at the office to ensure timely receiving of goods
• Support and coordinate with the various departments particularly with accounts with ease
• Handle internal audits
• MIS preparation