Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 8-10 years of experience in tender management, bid management, procurement, commercial operations, or contract administration. Proven experience with complex and government tenders, strong understanding of tender governance and compliance, and excellent stakeholder management skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
Description
Manager – Tender ManagementWe are looking for an experienced Manager – Tender Management to lead and coordinate the end-to-end tender and bid management process across the Group.The role will be responsible for managing tender submissions, ensuring compliance with procurement and governance requirements, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, reviewing commercial and technical documentation, and driving continuous improvement across tender management practices.Key Responsibilities:Manage the end-to-end tender lifecycle, from tender notification and bid planning through submission, award and post-award activities.Review tender requirements and develop bid plans, timelines and submission schedules.Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of technical, commercial and administrative tender documentation.Ensure tender submissions are accurate, compliant, competitive and submitted within deadlines.Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Operations, Business Units and other stakeholders throughout the bidding process.Lead bid review meetings, monitor progress and follow up on outstanding actions.Review pricing schedules and commercial documentation for completeness and consistency.Ensure compliance with internal policies, procurement regulations, client requirements and tender governance procedures.Identify tender-related risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.Maintain tender governance, approval workflows, document controls and standardized proposal templates.Track the tender pipeline, submission status, award results and overall bid performance.Prepare management reports, dashboards and win/loss analysis.Identify opportunities to improve tender processes, introduce best practices and support automation/digitalization initiatives.Coordinate tender-related clarifications and client communications where required.Support supplier registration and prequalification activities.Supervise, coach and support the development of Tender Management team members.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Commercial Management or a related discipline.8–10 years of relevant experience in tender management, bid management, procurement, commercial operations or contract administration.Proven experience managing complex tender submissions and government tenders.Strong understanding of tender governance, procurement processes, contract documentation and compliance requirements.Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to review pricing and tender documentation.Excellent communication, coordination, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.Experience with tender management/procurement systems is an advantage.Professional certification such as CIPS, PMP, contract management or equivalent is an advantage.Key Skills:Tender Management | Bid Management | Government Tenders | Procurement | Contract Administration | Proposal Management | Commercial Management | Tender Governance | Compliance | Stakeholder Management | Risk Assessment | Process Improvement | Reporting & Analytics