The Tender Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the team that has the skills to prepare and submit a winning bid, whilst taking ownership of the end-to-end bid process. This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines. It requires strong people management and commercial skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Identifying opportunities and proposing / Source tenders from newspapers, websites and others sources

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of bids and other tender documents in a timely manner

• Make sure approved bids to be properly purchased & all relevant tenders are prepared according to the purchasing entity requirement

• Understanding and examining the technical requirements and recommending appropriate technical solution of technical proposal

• communicate the relevant supplier for technical solution as per the bid document requirement /compliance statement, MAF delivery period & price and other document as per the bid requirement

• Manages responses to purchasing entity’s requests, clarification and other pre-bid inquiries.

• Organize, compile and complete technical compliance with related attachments /datasheet, brochure or any other technical documents / 

• Make sure financial proposal document is prepared on time and ensure all active bid documents are ready at hand and all deadlines are met.

• Ensure bid readings are accurately obtained & registered  

• Provide quality assurance checks and reviews by going through proposals and other tender documents before submission

• Delegate authority and responsibility within team members with supervision, accountability and review

• Prepare Periodic report on the performance of the department.

• Engage in performance evaluation of the team as per guideline

Reporting to: General manager

Job Requirements

Education

• BA or MA Degree in Sales, Marketing Business administration or related field.

General

• Five years and above related work experience with a minimum of two years’ experience on a managerial position. 

• Leadership ability to drive tender process team

• Ability to acquire continuous adequate Product knowledge (features, benefits, and weaknesses of product

• Negotiation skill to establishing a climate where mutual expectations and benefits with customers can be set.

• Charismatic & compelling approach toward customers

• Ability to work under pressure

Personal qualities

Organizing skill 

• Integrity; affinity; have good team management and control ability; good communication and coordination skills; high degree of work initiative.

Language requirements

• Excellent written and oral English skills.

How to Apply

Send a one-page Cover Letter and CV via email: marketingcompany@ethiojobs.net

Note: Write “Tender Manager” in the subject line of the email!