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Tendering Specialist

SAKA Group of Companies · Abu Dhabi

Job Purpose Lead the end-to-end tendering process across online procurement portals and manage client relationships throughout the pre-award phase, ensuring the company identifies, qualifies for, and submits competitive, compliant bids that win profitable work. Key Responsibilities Tender Sourcing & Portal Management Monitor and manage all e-tendering and procurement portals (e.g., Ariba, government/semi-government portals, Etimad, client-specific portals) to identify relevant opportunities. Maintain company registrations, pre-qualifications (PQ), and vendor accounts across all portals, keeping documents and certifications current. Track tender notices, deadlines, addenda, and clarification periods; maintain a live tender tracker. Download, review, and distribute tender documents to relevant departments. Bid Preparation & Submission Lead the tender review process: analyse scope, BOQ, specifications, and commercial/technical conditions. Coordinate with estimation, engineering, and commercial teams to compile complete, compliant bids. Prepare and compile technical and commercial submissions, ensuring all portal requirements and formats are met. Manage the full submission process on portals accurately and before deadlines. Prepare and submit clarifications, queries, and post-tender responses. Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact with clients, consultants, and procurement teams during the tender stage. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to secure invitations to bid. Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and tender clarification sessions. Manage client PQ requests, registrations, and approved-vendor listings. Strategy & Reporting Develop bid/no-bid recommendations based on capability, capacity, risk, and profitability. Track win/loss outcomes, analyse results, and report on tender performance and hit rates. Maintain a database of pricing, competitors, and client feedback to improve future bids. Support commercial negotiations and handover of awarded projects to operations. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field. 6–10 years' experience in tendering/bidding, with proven portal management (contracting/MEP/construction background preferred). Strong track record managing e-tender portals and government/semi-government registrations in the UAE/GCC. Solid understanding of BOQs, contracts (FIDIC), and commercial terms. Skills Expert in e-tendering portals and PQ/vendor registration processes. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of estimation. Excellent client relationship, negotiation, and communication skills. Highly organised with strong attention to deadlines and detail. Proficient in MS Office (advanced Excel) and document/bid management tools. Reporting To Commercial Manager / General Manager Application Question(s): What's your notice period? What's your current salary? What's your expected salary? Work Location: In person

Наблюдалась 2026-09-15, впервые 2026-09-02, источник — Indeed.

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