We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Bidding & Tendering Lead to lead and coordinate the company's bidding and tendering activities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tendering process, from identifying and reviewing tender opportunities through the preparation, coordination, submission and follow-up of competitive bids.
He shall be reporting as the technical assistant to the MD.
The role requires strong technical, commercial, analytical and coordination capabilities, as well as the ability to work effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end bidding and tendering process for prospective projects and business opportunities.
Review invitations to tender, requests for proposals, requests for quotations and other tender documentation.
Conduct detailed analysis of tender requirements, scope of work, technical specifications, commercial terms and submission requirements.
Coordinate the preparation of technical and commercial tender submissions.
Develop and maintain tender schedules to ensure timely completion and submission of bids.
Coordinate inputs from engineering, project execution, procurement, finance, HSE and other relevant departments.
Ensure all tender submissions are complete, accurate, professionally presented and compliant with client requirements.
Identify gaps, ambiguities, risks and potential areas of concern in tender documents and escalate appropriately.
Support the preparation of bid strategies to improve the company's competitiveness and chances of successful award.
Coordinate clarification requests and responses during the tender process.
Review technical and commercial documents before final submission.
Maintain an organised database of tender opportunities, submissions, outcomes and relevant client information.
Monitor tender outcomes and maintain records of successful and unsuccessful bids.
Conduct post-tender reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
Support management in assessing potential business opportunities and determining bid/no bid recommendations.
Work closely with management in preparing presentations and other materials required for client engagements.
Maintain awareness of relevant industry opportunities and prospective clients.
Ensure confidentiality and proper control of sensitive commercial and tender information.
Support the continuous improvement of the company's bidding and tendering processes.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in similar works.
Relevant experience in bidding, tender preparation and proposal management within the Oil & Gas, EPC, EPCIC or related industry will be an advantage.
Relevant experience with the use of Tendering platforms like ARIBA, etc will be of Advanatge
Demonstrable ability to coordinate multidisciplinary tender inputs.
Strong understanding of technical and commercial tender documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organisational and negotiation skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict tender deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple tender opportunities simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant tender/proposal preparation tools.