GeM Portal Manager

Sturlite India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturlite India in Bengaluru seeks a GeM Portal Manager to create and maintain the product catalogue, ensuring GeM compliance and accurate category mapping across LED lighting and electrical ranges. You will oversee brand registrations, certifications, and seller profiles while monitoring inquiries and RFQs.

The role includes identifying tenders, preparing competitive bids, coordinating deposits and guarantees, and analyzing outcomes to improve pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and regularly update Sturlite's GeM product catalogue (Modular Switches, Wires & Cables, LED lighting, MCBs, DBs, Accessories).
• Ensure listings comply with GeM specs and map to correct categories with OEM/MSME/Make-in-India tags.
• Maintain and renew brand registrations, OEM credentials, BIS/ISI references, and seller profile on GeM.
• Monitor buyer enquiries, RFQs, and Direct Purchase opportunities and respond promptly.
• Identify and track tenders from Central/State PSUs, CPWD, PWD, Electricity Boards, Railways, Smart City projects, and Municipal Bodies; prepare technically and commercially competitive bids.
• Coordinate EMD, performance guarantees, and bank guarantees with Finance; analyze bid outcomes to refine pricing and win-rate strategies.
• Receive, validate, and accept GeM Purchase Orders; coordinate with Supply Chain for processing; liaise with warehouse, dispatch, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
• Upload invoices, e-way bills, and delivery challans on GeM; ensure accuracy and compliance at every step; track delivery status and maintain OTD metrics.
• Ensure all listings and transactions comply with GeM guidelines, DPIIT policies, and GFR 2017; maintain GST certificates, CA-certified financials, turnover proofs, BIS/ISI marks, ISO certificates, and product test reports.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

GeM Portal Management

Create, manage, and regularly update Sturlite's product catalogue on GeM covering Modular Switches, Wires & Cables, LED Lighting (Indoor & Outdoor), MCBs, DBs, and Accessories.

Ensure listings comply with GeM specifications, mapped accurately to correct product categories with OEM, MSME, and Make-in-India tags where applicable.

Maintain and renew Sturlite's brand registration, OEM credentials, BIS/ISI certification references, and seller profile on the portal.

Monitor buyer enquiries, RFQs, and Direct Purchase opportunities and respond in a timely, competitive manner.

Tender & Bid Management

Identify and track relevant tenders from Central/State PSUs, CPWD, PWD, Electricity Boards, Railways, Smart City projects, and Municipal Bodies through GeM and aligned portals covering Switches, Wires, and LED Lighting categories.

Prepare technically and commercially competitive bid submissions including compliance documentation, price discovery, and L1 pricing strategies.

Coordinate EMD (Earnest Money Deposit), performance guarantees, and bank guarantee submissions with Finance.

Analyse bid outcomes (L1/L2 results) and work with Sales leadership to refine pricing and winrate strategies.

Order Processing & Fulfilment

Receive, validate, and accept Purchase Orders from GeM buyers; initiate order processing in coordination with Supply Chain.

Liaise with the warehouse, dispatch, and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery as per GeM SLA commitments.

Upload invoices, e-way bills, and delivery challans on the GeM portal; ensure accuracy and compliance at every step.

Track delivery status and maintain strong OTD (On-Time Delivery) metrics to sustain Sturlite's seller rating and portal score.

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

Ensure all Sturlite listings and transactions comply with GeM guidelines, DPIIT policies, and GFR 2017 norms.

Maintain updated documentation: GST certificates, CA-certified financials, annual turnover proofs, BIS/ISI mark references, ISO certificates, and product test reports.

Stay current with GeM policy changes, portal upgrades, new category introductions, and MSME/Startup India preference norms relevant to electricals.