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Hub - Tender Engineer

Hub - Tender Engineer

UNAVAILABLESouth Africa
4 days ago
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Job Description

We are hiring two (2) Tender Engineers in the Hub business unit.

Overview

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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 and prepare a workable solution.
  • Coordinate the preparation of proposals for the range of SE products by coordinating with the sales and engineering teams.
  • Act as the company’s internal contact point for the customer during the enquiry and bidding process.
  • Develop, negotiate and confirm contract specifications with the client, in-group and out-group suppliers, contractors, and OEM companies.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Submit a detailed response to the enquiry documentation and provide responses to any subsequent requests and clarification.
  • Support sales teams in negotiations with the customer and convert opportunities to purchase orders.
  • 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 and contribute to quotation tools improvements.

What skills and capabilities 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.

    • Who will you report to?

  • Tender Manager - ESA

    • What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

  • Technical background, Diploma / Degree in electrical engineering
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in a similar role (preferably in tendering / Bid management)

    • Disclaimer

    This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities aligned with the designated job code. It is intended to provide clarity on the role’s scope and requirements. However, it is not exhaustive and may be subject to change from time to time in response to evolving business needs, organisational priorities, or strategic direction.

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