Tender Management Specialist
About The Position
We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain - from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions. The Tender Management 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
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
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the regional team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Support Activities for Transportation
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
