Job Title:  ET&P-FT | DM | RFP Support & Supplier Outreach | Bangalore

ET&P-SCNO -RFP Support & Supplier Outreach- DM-Bangalore

The team

Enterprise technology must do much more than keep the wheels turning; it is the engine that drives functional excellence and the enabler of innovation and long-term growth. Learn more about ET&P

Your work profile

• RFP Preparation & Strategy
  • Manage requirement intake and scope discussions with business stakeholders
  • Drive stakeholder alignment on sourcing objectives, timelines, and evaluation criteria
  • Conduct market intelligence gathering to support sourcing strategies and supplier positioning
  • Support supplier longlisting and shortlisting based on category strategy and risk considerations
  • Provide inputs into sourcing strategy (global vs local sourcing, single vs multi-supplier, etc.)
•  RFP Documentation & Issuance
  • Draft and structure RFP events using standard templates and tools
  • Customize RFP templates, including commercial and technical sections; Execute RFP issuance through sourcing platforms (Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, etc.)
  • Define evaluation frameworks (technical and commercial criteria) aligned to sourcing goals
  • Manage documentation governance including NDA execution and compliance requirements
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, standard templates, and contracting guidelines
• Supplier Outreach
  • Design and execute structured supplier outreach strategies for sourcing programs, supplier scouting, and RFx execution
  • Develop standardized outreach templates, communication protocols, and playbooks
  • Ensure comprehensive supplier coverage across categories, regions, and program requirements
  • Partner with category and sourcing teams to align outreach strategy
  • Support execution of high-volume outreach campaigns with consistency and quality
  • Monitor outreach progress, follow-ups, and supplier response timelines
• Bid Management & Supplier Coordination
  • Act as the single point of contact for bidder interactions during RFP lifecycle
  • Manage supplier queries and clarifications in a structured and transparent manner
  • Track bid submissions, completeness, compliance checks, and timelines adherence
  • Coordinate addendum/corrigendum issuance where required
• Evaluation & Award Support
  • Support commercial bid analysis and benchmarking
  • Consolidate technical evaluations from cross-functional stakeholders
  • Perform TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and cost modeling analysis
  • Prepare award recommendation documentation and business case summaries
  • Ensure audit trail, documentation integrity, and compliance with governance standards
• Contract Template & Documentation Management
  • Manage and maintain contract clause libraries and standard templates
  • Drive template standardization across categories and BUs
  • Maintain version control and audit-ready documentation
  • Track and manage contractual deviations and approvals
  • Ensure alignment with legal, compliance, and risk frameworks
• Governance, Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure RFP processes comply with global procurement policies and regulatory requirements (MedTech compliance standards)
  • Provide visibility into bottlenecks, delays, and response gaps across outreach programs
  • Identify and flag process deviations, risks, and compliance gaps
  • Maintain RFP pipeline tracking, cycle time metrics, and SLA adherence
  • Develop and publish dashboards on RFP performance metrics (cycle time, participation rates, savings, etc.)
  • Enable data-driven insights to improve sourcing efficiency and effectiveness
• Digital Enablement & Continuous Improvement
  • Leverage digital procurement tools and automation (Ariba, Coupa, AI-driven sourcing tools)
  • Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support implementation of touchless RFx execution and guided sourcing workflows
  • Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, improve supplier experience, and enhance compliance

Key skills required

• Experience 4–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or RFx execution
• Strong exposure to global procurement environments (MedTech, Pharma, FMCG/CPG preferred)
• Proven experience in RFQ/RFP lifecycle management and sourcing tools; S2C and Strategic Sourcing process knowledge
• Experience in multi-BU/global operating models and CoE structures
• Advanced knowledge /subject matter expertise of Procurement processes and applications
• Proven stakeholder management and coordination skills

• Experience working across global stakeholders, multiple BUs, and cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Procurement)
• Automation: Basic familiarity with automation / AI-enabled contract analysis tools
• Exposure to workflow automation tools and digital reporting
• Education : Bachelor’s degree (B. Com / BBA / BMS or equivalent)
• Certification in Procurement/Sourcing (CIPS, CPSM – good to have)