• Application Deadline:
• Position: Bids and Tender Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 8 - 12 years



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  
  

Job Purpose

• The Bids & Tender Lead provides strategic and operational leadership for Tamrose’s tendering and proposal management process.


• The role ensures that all tenders are developed with precision, competitiveness, and full compliance with client and regulatory requirements.


• It manages bid teams, standardizes templates, oversees cost estimation, and drives continuous improvement in Tamrose’s tender success rate across marine logistics, engineering, and oil & gas service segments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Bid Management:

• Lead the end-to-end management of all tender and prequalification submissions.


• Develop a robust tendering calendar and allocate resources to meet deadlines.


• Review ITTs, RFQs, and RFPs to determine commercial and technical feasibility.


• Provide strategic input on bid/no-bid decisions and competitive positioning.


• Ensure tender documents are complete, accurate, and aligned with business strategy.


• Oversee pricing strategy in collaboration with Finance and Operations to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

Documentation & Compliance Oversight:

• Maintain high-quality standards for all bid submissions, ensuring full compliance with client specifications and statutory requirements.


• Oversee updates and renewals of all company certifications, prequalification documents, and vendor registrations (NIPEX, DPR, NCDMB, etc.).


• Implement document control processes for version management, approval workflows, and data security.


• Ensure that all tender submissions are reviewed and approved by appropriate stakeholders before dispatch.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement:

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies for bid clarifications and tender follow-up.


• Support post-bid presentations, negotiations, and contract finalization processes.


• Maintain a professional network within industry circles to gain market intelligence on upcoming bids.


• Build and maintain positive relationships with client procurement and technical representatives.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Supervise and mentor Bids & Tender Officers and Documentation Assistants.


• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and checklists for tender preparation.


• Conduct training sessions on proposal writing, compliance, and cost estimation.


• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning within the bid team.

Business Intelligence & Reporting:

• Track and analyze bid performance, win/loss ratios, and lessons learned.


• Develop and maintain a central database of submitted bids, outcomes, and pricing benchmarks.


• Prepare monthly management reports on bid activity and success metrics.


• Provide recommendations to improve competitive performance and operational efficiency.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify process gaps and implement automation or digital tools for tender management.


• Regularly update templates, standard narratives, and company profiles for consistency and brand alignment.


• Collaborate with the marketing and technical teams to enhance the visual and content quality of submissions.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marine, or a related field. Master’s Degree or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 8 - 12 years experience in tender management, commercial operations, or proposal development in the oil & gas or marine industry, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or lead role.

Certifications:

• Project Management or Contract Management certification is an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent proposal writing, cost estimation, and bid coordination skills.


• Strong understanding of commercial, legal, and compliance frameworks.


• Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and document management software.


• Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate into proposal content.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Leadership and team management ability.


• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.


• Detail-oriented and results-driven.


• High ethical standards and confidentiality.