Fabric & Trims Merchandiser

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.

Job Brief:

We are looking to hire a young and enthusiastic professional who is willing to work across different areas to support a very fast-growing business. The individual should be able to engage across diverse cultures. The individual should possess good knowledge of marketing & sales, business development, market intelligence and supply chain. The individual should be acquainted with working in the service industry, understanding / knowledge of data centers is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

•MBA or equivalent must

•Engineering degree must

•Work experience of minimum 2-3 years

•Work experience or knowledge of mission critical

•Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a team player

•Experience working in global environment preferred.

•Expert in IT skills (Microsoft tools) and adept in power point presentations.

About us:

Bureau Veritas Primary Integration (BVPI) is a global leader in data center consulting services and is part of the Bureau Veritas Group, focusing on mission-critical data center facilities planning, construction, and operation. We are partners to the world’s most renowned hyper-scale, co-location, technology, financial and telecommunications companies, building, operating, or occupying data centers around the globe.

With high-quality service delivery commitment, we build trust by helping clients meet challenges, thus helping in Shaping a World of Trust. www.bvpi.com

Key Responsibilities:

•Strategic sales & business development support

oSupport regional business teams with bid management process to meet sales target for thecompany.

oReview opportunity pipelines and provide market intelligence to business teams

oReview and track competitor movements

oCRM tool management

•P2P process management & coordination

oWork with project teams to understand requirements and co-ordinate within the network(across 140 countries) to source resources for the project. Management of end-to-end process.

oSupport in identifying external strategic partners and onboard within business. Managementof end-to-end process.

•Finance support & management

oSupport business controller with invoice management

oProvide assistance in tracking business KPI’s

•Any other tasks assigned by management from time to time

Requirement :-

- 3-5 Yrs Exp. Ecommerce / D2C exp preferred
- Ideally from the future ecosystem, who will be able to manage imports, TP purchases
- Also lead Traded Products + Packaging Procurement.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Handling inquiries to get quotations from the vendor and closing it by generating the purchase orders.
• Coordinating and negotiating with vendors to get the most cost effective quotations.
• Procure products at negotiated rates from vendors
• Researching new prospective brands and affitating with them for new business
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
• Preparing proposals for the clients based on their respective inquiries. Utilizing excel to keep the dashboard off inquiries, quotation, purchase orders, payments & deliveries.

Key Skills required

• Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Sound knowledge of MS - Office
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Aptitude in presentation and public speaking
• Attention to details Critical thinker and analytical problem solver

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    

• Planning of purchase requirements as per manufacturing schedule/purchase indent
• Controlling budgets
• Managing and developing vendors
• Managing inventory
• Managing ongoing supplier relationships
• Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Negotiating with supplier for economical pricing for best quality material

Desired Candidate Profile

• 10 years experience in Purchase
• Prior experience in an FMCG/Personal care company preferred
• Experience in purchasing ingredients, extract powders, solvents, and consumable items

• 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

• Creating cost effective, scalable, agile processes that can cater to increased production requirements
• Creating and executing the production plan
• Collaborating closely with the Business Analyst(s) and the Merchandiser(s) for the same
• Ensuring that the manufactured apparels (both inhouse and at vendor site) meet the quality benchmarks
• Bringing in more robust quality measures to the entire production process
• Motivating and upskilling his teams and ensuring smooth communication and collaboration at all times
• Ensuring complete and timely handoffs amongst teams to ensure the manufacturing is as per plan
• Ensuring that the vendors are able to fulfill the manufacturing requirements on time and that there are no delays on their front because of capacity issues
• Creating stringent processes related to vendor allocation and follow ups to ensure timely delivery
• Partnering with internal teams such as Merchandisers, Technology, Finance, HR, Legal etc
• Ensuring that the processes and their interface with technology stays updated with changing times
• Submitting production cost estimates and ensuring the Purchasing Orders are issued on time
• Ensuring cost optimization and ensuring strong fiscal controls are in place across the production process
• Driving a strong execution culture within his team so as to ensure that delivery is as per the production planned/ launch plan
• Communicating terms and conditions applicable to all external partners related to Production and ensuring adherence to the same
• Introducing best practices to the organization

Desired Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of relevant experience (preferable)
• Planning skills
• Strong excel skills
• Understanding of block prints and supplier/vendor networks- Should also come with his/her own network in place
• Cost cutting abilities
• Strong process orientation and inclination for documentation
• Customer FIRST Mindset
• Good communication Skills (Fluency in English is not a mandate)
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Stakeholder management and people management skills
• Vendor Management
• Strong prioritization and organising skills
• Ability to get work done through others
• Ability to multitask
• Prior experience as an Operations/ Production Manager for a manufacturing concern preferably in an ecommerce set up
• Experience in handling large internal teams as well as a large vendor network