Tender & Acquisition Manager

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility program

Permanent training track

Growth opportunities

Health program and wellbeing focus

Job summary

DEME is seeking a Tender & Acquisition Manager to lead multi-disciplinary subsea cable tenders from strategy to contract award. You will drive the execution concept, route and installation planning, and align commercial assumptions with engineering and operations.

You will coordinate global opportunities, manage risk and leverage negotiation skills to secure favorable terms while ensuring timely, high-quality proposals. A mobility program and strong development track are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering, marine technology, construction or related field.
• At least 5 years experience in offshore projects, subsea cables or multidisciplinary tenders.
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding.

Responsibilities

• Analyse client requirements and tender docs to shape strategy and execution concept.
• Coordinate route, installation, burial, protection, landfall and logistics assumptions.
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules, resources and commercial assumptions.
• Draft clear technical and commercial proposals and manage tender interfaces.
• Lead client clarifications and support negotiations through to award.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

BSc/MSc in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

## Tender & Acquisition ManagerApply: Netherlands: Posted Yesterday: R0005982As Tender Manager Subsea Cables, you will be responsible for analysing international tenders and commercial opportunities and managing high-quality proposals for complex subsea cable projects. Under your leadership, the tender team will assess the project scope, define the execution strategy and installation methodology, and develop the project planning, risk profile and pricing. Subsea cable tenders are multidisciplinary and technically complex. They require close cooperation across commercial, engineering, operational and supporting functions. Projects may be offered directly to clients or as part of larger offshore energy developments in collaboration with other DEME Offshore activity lines.### **Your responsibilities*** Analyse client requirements, tender documentation and contractual conditions for subsea cable projects;* develop the tender strategy, execution concept and cable installation methodology together with engineering and operational specialists;* coordinate route, installation, burial, protection, landfall and logistics assumptions, including vessel and equipment requirements;* prepare and validate cost estimates, project schedules, resource plans and commercial assumptions;* draft clear and compelling technical and commercial proposals;* identify, assess and manage opportunities, risks and interfaces throughout the tender process;* liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, partners, supporting departments and other DEME activity lines;* coordinate internal reviews and prepare tender documentation for management approval; lead client clarifications and support negotiations through to contract award.### **Your profile*** You hold a BSc or MSc degree in engineering, marine technology, construction, business or another relevant discipline;* you have at least 5 years of experience in offshore projects, subsea cables or complex multidisciplinary tenders;* experience with offshore cable installation, burial, protection, landfalls, interconnectors or offshore wind export and array cables is a strong asset;* you are able to work under pressure while keeping the tender team focused on priorities, quality and deadlines;* you have strong negotiation skills and sound commercial and contractual awareness;* you communicate clearly and confidently with clients and stakeholders at all organisational levels;* you are pragmatic, proactive and hands-on, with a structured and solution-oriented approach;* you take ownership, adapt quickly to changing requirements and consistently drive actions to completion;* you are a natural leader who motivates multidisciplinary teams and promotes collaboration;* you are an experienced user of MS Office applications. Knowledge of planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera is an asset;* you are willing to travel abroad for short assignments.### **Our offer*** An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;* a permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;* a stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;* a people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.### About UsDEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies.DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources.While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects.