Tendering Manager

We are looking for a qualified professional to lead and manage the end-to-end tendering process for large-scale real estate development projects. The role covers everything from RFP development and contractor pre-qualification to bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award . You will ensure full compliance with procurement policies, company standards, and applicable laws — while driving cost efficiency, value creation, and strategic impact across our projects.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1- Tendering Leadership

• Manage the tendering process across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and procedures.
• Oversee the preparation, issuance, and evaluation of tender documents, ensuring completeness and compliance with project and legal requirements.
• Supervise and guide junior staff/tender coordinators in day-to-day tendering activities.

2- Pre-qualification & Vendor Management

• Lead pre-qualification of consultants, contractors, and suppliers, classifying them by expertise and performance history.
• Maintain and expand a robust database of vendors and service providers (local and international).
• Assess market trends, vendor capabilities, and pricing benchmarks to ensure competitive sourcing.

3- Tender Evaluation & Award

• Review and approve technical and commercial evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and transparency.
• Liaise with project management, design, finance, procurement, and legal teams for bid evaluation and clarifications.
• Evaluate commercial proposals with the support of cost estimation teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations with bidders to secure best value while minimizing risk exposure.
• Finalize recommendations and prepare reports for management approval.

4- Contracts & Compliance

• Ensure contract terms are aligned with company policies, legal standards, and project objectives.
• Provide input during drafting and finalization of Letters of Intent (LOIs), contract documents, and award notifications.
• Support risk management through contractual analysis and mitigation strategies.

5- Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement and tendering with project strategies.
• Facilitate site visits, pre-bid meetings, and clarifications between bidders and internal stakeholders.
• Provide advisory support to management on tendering strategies and procurement decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Business Administration.
• 7–10 years of experience in tendering and procurement, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role within a real estate developer/client-side organization .
• Proven track record of managing large and complex tenders (consultants, contractors, and service providers).
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with the ability to lead negotiations.
• Familiarity with suppliers in UAE and international markets.
• ERP/Oracle systems experience is a strong advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement and tendering practices.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and decision-making capability.