Position Overview:
The Tender Specialist will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tendering, RFQs, and quotation process in the Oil & Gas sector. This role requires strong commercial acumen, technical understanding of products/services, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams and external clients/vendors to deliver accurate and timely proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze tender documents, RFQs, and bid invitations to identify requirements and prepare compliance checklists.
- Coordinate with procurement, technical, and finance teams to gather necessary information for tender submissions.
- Prepare accurate and competitive commercial and technical proposals within deadlines.
- Ensure adherence to client specifications, contractual terms, and company policies in all submissions.
- Liaise with vendors, subcontractors, and OEMs for quotations, pricing, and technical clarifications.
- Maintain and update tender/quotation trackers and bid status reports.
- Conduct risk assessment of tender terms and highlight potential contractual/commercial risks.
- Follow up with clients on submitted bids, negotiate terms if required, and support contract finalization.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain organized records of submitted bids, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Stay updated with market trends, competitor activities, and industry pricing strategies.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 4–5 years of experience in Tendering / Quotations / RFQ handling, preferably in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Strong knowledge of tendering procedures and contractual terms (EPC, LSTK, Supply Contracts).
- Familiarity with ERP systems and tender portals (Ariba, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
- Commercial awareness with cost estimation and pricing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Timely submission of quotations/tenders.
- Accuracy and compliance of bids submitted.
- Bid-to-win ratio improvement.
- Efficiency in coordination with internal/external stakeholders.
- Contribution to overall sales and revenue growth.
Job Type: Full-time