Tender Management Senior Specialist

Schneider Electric; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Specialist in Tender Management to lead the pursuit of high-value opportunities. You will craft winning strategies, analyze complex customer requirements, and deliver solutions that improve profitability with autonomy and strategic impact.

The role involves managing diverse tender processes across capital and opex, developing accurate cost estimates, and shaping approaches to maximize tender success while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with confidence making decisions in ambiguous or complex situations.
• Customer-oriented approach balancing client expectations with profitability.
• Resilience and flexibility juggling multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tendering processes for capital and operational expenditure opportunities.
• Analyze customer requests and develop accurate cost estimates using proven processes and tools.
• Design winning strategies by interpreting complex requirements and identifying optimal solutions for customers.
• Assess commercial risks and create compliant documentation that maximizes profitability and tender success.

Skills

Growth Mindedness

Continuous Learning

Contract Management

Pricing Strategy

Risk Management

Project Management

Communication

Legal Compliance

Job description

Job Description:

Join us as a Senior Specialist in Tender Management and lead the charge in winning high-value opportunities. You'll craft winning strategies, navigate complex customer requirements, and deliver solutions that drive profitability. If you thrive on strategic thinking and commercial excellence, this role offers real impact and autonomy.

What will you do?

• Manage end-to-end tendering processes for diverse opportunities spanning capital and operational expenditure
• Analyze customer requests and develop accurate cost estimates using proven processes and tools
• Design winning strategies by interpreting complex requirements and identifying optimal solutions for customers
• Assess commercial risks and create compliant documentation that maximizes profitability and tender success

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Growth Mindedness — advanced level; identifying opportunities to expand business through strategic tender positioning
• Continuous Learning — advanced level; staying current with industry trends and evolving tender requirements
• Contract Management — intermediate level; structuring agreements that protect company interests while meeting customer needs
• Pricing Strategy — intermediate level; developing competitive pricing models that balance value and profitability
• Risk Management — intermediate level; assessing commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies in tender proposals
• Project Management — intermediate level; coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver tender submissions on time
• Communication — intermediate level; articulating complex solutions clearly to customers and internal stakeholders
• Legal Compliance — developing level; ensuring all tender documentation meets regulatory and policy requirements

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong business acumen with confidence making decisions in ambiguous or complex situations
• Customer-oriented approach that balances client expectations with organizational profitability
• Resilience and flexibility when juggling multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams

What's in it for me?

• Significant autonomy to shape strategies and set your own work priorities
• Direct impact on business growth and revenue through high-visibility tender wins
• Opportunities to mentor colleagues and develop your leadership capabilities
• A culture that values strategic thinking, professional judgment, and continuous improvement

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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