Deloitte—ET&P -SCNO | RFP Support | Deputy Manager | Bangalore

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Description: ET&P -SCNO | RFP Support | Deputy Manager | Bangalore • Job requisition ID : 107724 • Location: Bengaluru • Entity: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP ET&P -SCNO | RFP Support | Deputy Manager | 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 The role will contribute to global sourcing excellence by managing end-to-end RFx lifecycle activities, improving supplier engagement, ensuring governance, compliance, and enabling data-driven decision-making across procurement functions. - 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.) - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Global Pharmaceutical, MedTech, or Consumer Goods (FMCG/CPG) organizations - Exposure to multi-BU / global operating models - Understanding of RFx management, approval workflows, and compliance frameworks - Preferred exposure to Globality and Keelvar - ERP systems: Any among SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, Ivalua - Analytics tools: Excel, Power BI, Tableau - 5–8 years of 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)