# Bid Manager

> Weekday AI · Bengaluru, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-21

**Salary:** INR 1,500,000–2,500,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Weekday's Client via platform

## Description

**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients**

**Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 15-25 LPA)**

Min Experience: 10+ years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

The Assistant Manager – Costing & Quotation is accountable for the comprehensive preparation of technical and commercial proposals for intricate RFQ/RFP opportunities within the defense, aerospace, and high-reliability electronics sectors. This position entails thorough cost estimation, BOM verification, coordination with vendors, and collaboration across multiple functions to produce competitive and compliant bids.

## Requirements

**Key Responsibilities**

**1\. Costing & Estimation**

-   Prepare **Activity-Based Costing (ABC)** for a variety of electronic products including analog, digital, RF assemblies, hybrid microcircuits, and power converters.
-   Conduct **process costing** for manufacturing, internal/external testing, and qualification processes.
-   Create and update **costing models in MS Excel** to ensure pricing is precise and consistent.

**2\. RFQ / RFP Management**

-   Manage the entire cycle of **RFQ, RFP, and RFI evaluation and response preparation**.
-   Take the lead in **technical and commercial bid preparation**, acting as the main liaison for Sales teams.
-   Ensure that proposals are **competitive, compliant, and meet customer requirements**.

**3\. BOM & Engineering Analysis**

-   Perform **BOM and C-BOM analysis**, which includes:

-   Validation of components
-   Assessment of product lifecycle
-   Compliance with RoHS regulations
-   Recommendations for alternative components

-   Collaborate closely with Engineering teams to drive **design and cost optimization**.

**4\. Vendor & Supply Chain Coordination**

-   Work alongside **Supply Chain Management (SCM)** teams to:

-   Identify and source vendors
-   Collect and evaluate vendor quotations
-   Negotiate prices and optimize costs

-   Support the creation of **sourcing strategies** for critical components.

**5\. Customer & Stakeholder Management**

-   Engage with **key domestic and international customers** such as defense laboratories, aerospace organizations, and global OEMs.
-   Serve as the **link among Sales, Engineering, SCM, and Leadership** to ensure smooth project execution.
-   Provide clarifications and assistance during customer interactions and bid reviews.

**6\. Compliance & Quality**

-   Guarantee all proposals adhere to **AS9100 standards** and internal quality protocols.
-   Follow **MIL/Space-grade standards** for components and testing, including EMI/EMC and environmental requirements.

**7\. Order Lifecycle Support**

-   Assist in the transition from **RFQ to Purchase Order execution**.
-   Coordinate with ERP systems such as **BAAN/LN** for order creation and monitoring.
-   Help in assessing inventory and planning clearance activities.

**Required Skills & Competencies**

**Technical Skills**

-   In-depth knowledge of:

-   **Activity-Based Costing**
-   **Electronic component engineering and lifecycle management**
-   **Defense and aerospace standards (MIL, QML, QPL)**

-   Familiarity with testing standards including:

-   MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-883, and MIL-STD-461

**Tools & Software**

-   Proficient in **advanced MS Excel (costing models)**
-   Experience with ERP systems: **BAAN / LN**
-   Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word)
-   Familiarity with Power BI (preferred)
-   Basic understanding of AutoCAD / CAM tools (optional)

**Qualifications**

-   Graduate degree in Engineering or Science
-   MBA with specialization in Finance or Operations is preferred

**Experience**

-   **10 to 15+ years of relevant experience** in costing, quotation, or proposal management
-   Preferred experience in the **defense, aerospace, EMS, or high-reliability electronics sectors**

**Key Competencies**

-   Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
-   Effective cross-functional collaboration
-   High attention to detail and accuracy
-   Excellent stakeholder communication skills
-   Capacity to manage multiple RFQs within tight deadlines

### Must-have skills

Bid Management, Electronics, Defense

### Good-to-have skills

Bid Pricing, Quotations, BOM Creation

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/035946DB0A/apply)

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