Tender Management Specialist

About the role

The Tender Specialist supports the RFQ/P/I (tender) qualification process for new and existing customer opportunities. They act 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.

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
• Prepares the commercial and operational aspects of the tender, ensuring all services are included in the final proposal to the customer
• Leads collaboration and communication efforts with global stakeholders to optimize tender strategy
• Collaborates in tracking risks and proposing mitigations alternatives throughout the tender process
• Create professional written responses to RFI’s and RFP’s, addressing client’s objectives
• Ensures timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound tenders
• Consults customers and global network on optimized tender management practices
• Collaborates with product managers to ensure optimal pricing is applied for each lane
• Arranges all post bid reviews with leadership and commercial resources, post contract award

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 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

Benefits

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.