Tender Management Specialist

DP World•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tender Specialist supports facilitating the RFQ/P/I (tender) process for large, regional and global accounts across multiple modes and geographies. This role acts as a bridge between the commercial resources on an opportunity and the procurement, product expertise necessary to win, retain, and/or grow the business of global forwarding revenues and volumes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5 years of experience in global forwarding with pricing and/or tender Management background
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data/rate management skills
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite of programs
Excellent project and meeting management
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the RFQ/P/I (tender) qualification process for new and existing customer opportunities
Indirectly attends to pricing teams and inputs from a variety of stakeholders to the scope and schedule of a tender
Prepare the commercial and operational aspects of the tender, ensuring all services are included in the final proposal to the customer
Lead collaboration and communication efforts with global stakeholders to optimize tender strategy
Collaborates in tracking risks and propose mitigations alternatives throughout the tender process
Create professional written responses to RFI’s and RFP’s, addressing client’s objectives
Ensure timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound tenders
Consult customers and global network on optimized tender management practices
Review global pricing with product managers to ensure optimal pricing is applied for each lane
Arrange all post bid reviews with leadership and commercial resources, post contract award
Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the regional team