Join our dynamic team as a Tender Management Specialist and drive excellence in our proposal management process! We're seeking a strategic thinker who can transform complex customer requirements into winning proposals and help shape our business growth. What will you do: Lead tender Preparation in collaboration with supporting departments (Purchasing, Contract, Technical) to build competitive offers respecting customer needs. Collaborate in Multi-Business tender preparation and consolidate technical and financial data. Analyse simple to complex RFQ’s within core business prepare a workable solution. To action the preparation of proposals for the range of SE products by co-ordinating with the sales and engineering teams. To act as the company’s internal contact point for the customer during the enquiry and bidding process. To develop, negotiate and confirm contract specifications with the client, in-group and out-group suppliers, contractors, and OEM companies. To handle the costing process as part of the quotation process Use Standard quotation and pricing tools within the tendering process to produce quotations. Manage global tender risk analysis with multi-functional teams Solution Risk Managers (SRMs) & Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Review and approve tender price/costing estimates and submit for management approval in accordance with the tendering processes. To perform and initiate risk analysis on projects and ensure alignment with SE Business Policies. Ensure compliance with all statutory, environmental and safety regulations and professional standards. To submit a detailed response to the enquiry documentation and provided responses to any subsequent requests and clarification. To support sales teams in negotiations with the customer and convert opportunities to purchase orders. To clarify purchase order receipt and prepare a detailed handover documentation for execution of the project. Monitor and review the performance of tendering process through preassigned KPIs Perform Lessons Learned analysis on both won / lost opportunities. Contribute to quotation tools improvements. What will make you successful: Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills. Self-organization and ability to multi-task. Deadline-driven and committed to Customer Satisfaction. High comprehension and writing of tender documents, including specifications, contractual terms, standards, procedures, and company guidelines. Fluency in written and spoken English. Passion for learning and continuous improvement Ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders. Problem Solving and Agile Mindset Team player and willingness to give additional input as and when required to meet client-based deadlines. Technical background, Diploma/ Degree in electrical engineering Three (3) or more years of experience in a similar role (preferably in tendering/ Bid management) What's in it for you: Opportunity to lead strategic proposals that directly impact business growth Exposure to diverse projects across multiple technology domains Professional development through handling increasingly complex tender opportunities Collaborative environment working with cross-functional teams Career advancement opportunities in contract and proposal management Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Specialist: Tender Management
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
johannesburg, johannesburg
Published 14 days ago
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