Tender Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan EPS Consultants Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agensi Pekerjaan EPS Consultants Sdn Bhd is seeking a seasoned Tender Manager in Penang, Malaysia. You will lead the entire tender cycle from assessment to submission, and work with Business Development to identify opportunities aligned with company goals.

You will supervise cost calculations, approve tenders, manage project costing and margins, and negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms. This role requires strong procurement expertise and the ability to drive value across complex

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in QS/SCM/Procurement/Business or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in Tender, QS, Procurement or SCM.
• Experience in project-based, construction, ELV, ICT or infrastructure environments is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently with guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement tasks within deadlines.
• Ability to interpret budgets, cost breakdowns, and basic financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the entire tendering process, from preliminary assessment to final submission.
• Collaborate with Business Development to assess tenders and align with company objectives.
• Ensure preparation of technical proposals meeting client specifications.
• Supervise tender cost calculations and determine pricing strategies.
• Approve and finalize tender submissions to maximize winning potential.
• Oversee project costing and margin analysis for financial viability.
• Approve POs related to project procurement, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors for terms.
• Monitor sourcing strategies for labour and materials for execution.
• Oversee management of project variation orders (VO).

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Tendering process

Procurement

Education

Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveyor, SCM, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent

Job description

This role involves leading and managing the entire tendering process, overseeing project costing and procurement, managing ongoing project operations, coordinating with stakeholders, and monitoring performance metrics. You will be responsible for assessing tender opportunities, preparing technical proposals, supervising cost calculations, approving tender submissions, controlling project costing and margin analysis, approving purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers and vendors, managing project variation orders, preparing project claims, liaising with consultants and contractors, and developing strategic initiatives to improve departmental efficiency.

Key responsibilities

Lead and oversee the entire tendering process, from preliminary assessment to final submission

Collaborate with the Business Development team to assess tender opportunities and align with company objectives

Ensure the preparation of technical proposals and solutions that meet client specifications

Supervise tender cost calculations and determine competitive pricing strategies

Approve and finalize tender submission documents to maximize winning potential

Oversee and control project costing and margin analysis to ensure financial viability

Approve purchase orders (PO) related to project procurement, ensuring cost-effectiveness

Lead negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to secure optimal terms

Monitor and evaluate sourcing strategies for labour and materials to support project execution

Oversee the management and processing of project variation orders (VO)

About you

Minimum Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveyor, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum 5 years of working experience in Tender, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement or Supply Chain

Experience in project-based, construction, ELV, ICT, or infrastructure environments is an advantage

Able to work independently with guidance

Able to manage multiple procurement tasks within deadlines

Able to interpret budgets, cost breakdowns, and basic financial controls

Good knowledge of procurement processes and sourcing practices