Tender Solutions Architect

CEVA Logistics; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO w/ 2 free dependents from day 1 of

Group Life Insurance

Medical Reimbursement (includes eyeg्ल

Service Incentive Leave + Sick Leave +

Birthday token

Annual Performance Reviews w/ a chance

Annual Company Performance Bonus

Retirement Fund

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in the Philippines seeks a Tender Support Specialist to coordinate with Solution Design, sales, finance and legal teams to prepare compliant, competitive commercial bid responses. You will analyze tenders, RFQs, and RFPs for IP&ES from local, regional, and global teams, designing technical solutions with SMEs and monitoring pricing strategies.

You will also maintain pricing databases, develop models to maximize profitability, and ensure timely submission while meeting

Qualifications

• Experience in Customer Service / Pricing structure within Freight Forwarding.
• Experience in Operational Role in Freight Forwarding / Project Logistics.
• Analytic and work organisation skills.
• Customer oriented & team player.
• Able to travel abroad if required.
• Good time management techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to negotiate and discuss on tender related subjects.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-national and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret highly complex tender documentation
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from network, suppliers and customers.
• Working knowledge of IT technical disciplines related to systems architecture, operating systems, programming environments and databases.
• Ability to develop short and long-range project planning, and effectively communicate information to diverse work groups.
• Ability to solve critical issues in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience.
• Demonstrated skills in organization group process, problem identification and resolution.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Support to Solution Design team during tender stage, any tender-related inquiries and communications.
• Analyze and manage tenders, RFQs, and RFPs for IP&ES from local clients, regional offices, and global teams, ensuring coordination with relevant offices for data collection and integration into technical & commercial proposals.
• Design and provide technical solutions in coordination with the Company’s SMEs, i.e., Engineering, Chartering, Operations, QHSE, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Assess, review, and evaluate tenders, bids, and proposals to verify pre-qualification criteria, contractual exceptions, technical specifications, and pricing requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate, compliant, and competitive commercial bid responses, including contract exception lists, within set deadlines.
• Develop competitive pricing models to maximize profitability, coordinate with global and local pricing teams to secure optimal carrier and service provider rates for incorporation into commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with the operations team to design tailored logistics solutions for IP&ES, including support for the Project Control Center as needed.
• Conduct postmortem analyses and generate periodic reports on tender performance, win/loss trends, and project timelines.
• Oversee online customer bid portals for online bidding, when required.
• Monitor pricing effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Maintain pricing database in line with strategy set forward by Global Solution Design Team
• Overseeing vendor selection and following the Group`s strategy depending on each project requirements/geography/scope etc.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned, supporting specific departments, divisions, or individualized projects.
• Attend internal meetings to review tender performance and business outcomes and prepare materials for those meetings.
• Maintain acceptable Health, Safety and Environmental risk levels in his/her area of responsibility.
• Ensure the compliance with applicable legal requirements.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Freight forwarding

Operational experience

Analytical skills

Time management

English fluency

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CEVA Logistics in the Philippines seeks a Tender Support Specialist to coordinate with Solution Design, sales, finance and legal teams to prepare compliant, competitive commercial bid responses. You will analyze tenders, RFQs, and RFPs for IP&ES from local, regional, and global teams, designing technical solutions with SMEs and monitoring pricing strategies.

You will also maintain pricing databases, develop models to maximize profitability, and ensure timely submission while meeting