The Technical Bidding Officer is responsible for preparing, managing, and submitting competitive bids and proposals for technical projects. This role requires close coordination with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and finance, to ensure accurate, high-quality, and timely submissions that align with client requirements and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Bid Preparation and Submission

• Analyze and interpret tender documents, RFQs, RFPs, and other bidding requirements.
• Develop comprehensive bid strategies, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial requirements.
• Prepare, compile, and submit high-quality bid proposals, ensuring compliance with submission deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather technical, financial, and legal inputs for bid documentation.
• Review and edit bid content for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.

Technical and Financial Coordination

• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and procurement teams to develop competitive technical proposals.
• Ensure cost estimates and pricing strategies are in line with company financial goals and market competitiveness.
• Conduct risk assessments on proposed bids and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Identify value-added solutions to enhance bid competitiveness.

Market and Competitor Analysis

• Conduct research on industry trends, competitor strategies, and potential business opportunities.
• Maintain an updated database of bidding opportunities and past bid performance for analysis.
• Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to strengthen bid proposals.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies in all bid submissions.
• Maintain organized records of all bid submissions, contracts, and related documents.
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams to review contractual terms and obligations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with clients and regulatory bodies to clarify bid requirements and expectations.
• Facilitate bid presentations and post-bid negotiations.
• Provide feedback to internal teams regarding bid outcomes and improvement areas.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in bidding, tendering, or proposal management, preferably in a technical industry (e.g., telecommunications, construction, energy, IT).
• Proven experience in preparing and managing successful bid submissions.
• Strong understanding of procurement and contract management processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the bidding process.