Assistant Manager, Tender

RECH INTERNATIONAL; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RECH INTERNATIONAL is seeking an Assistant Manager – Tender at head office in Karachi with travel to branches and buyer sites. The role manages end-to-end tenders, ensuring timely, compliant bids and serves as a senior second in the Tender function.

The candidate will coordinate with Regulatory, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to prepare technical and financial bids, arrange bid securities, and maintain the tender register.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain or a science field.
• 6–8 years in tender management, with at least 3 years on medical device or pharmaceutical tenders for government hospitals.
• Working knowledge of PPRA and Sindh/Punjab procurement rules, with hands-on e-PADS experience.
• Strong Excel skills and clear written English; SAP Business One experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track tenders on e-PADS, PPRA/SPPRA portals and newspapers, and keep the master tender calendar.
• Assess each tender and recommend whether to bid.
• Prepare and submit technical and financial bids on time, working with Regulatory, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Arrange bid securities and performance guarantees, and keep a register of them through to release.
• Handle evaluations, clarifications, samples, grievances and contract signing.
• Keep all tender files and portal credentials in company systems, and maintain the tender register.
• Prepare a monthly report: bids submitted, won and lost, win rate and pipeline.
• Deputise for the Manager when needed, and build relationships with hospital procurement staff.

Skills

Excel skills

Written English

Attention to detail

Bid management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Supply Chain/Science

Tools

e-PADS

SAP Business One

Job description

Job Description – Assistant Manager, Tender

Position summary:
Title:Assistant Manager – Tender
Department:Tender
Reports to: Manager – Tender & Regulatory
Location: Head Office, Karachi, with travel to branches and buyer sitesEmployment type: Permanent, full-time

Purpose of the role

Run RECH's public and private tenders from sourcing to contract, so that every bid goes in complete, compliant and on time. The jobholder also serves as the second senior person in the Tender function.

Key responsibilities

• Track tenders on e-PADS, PPRA/SPPRA portals and newspapers, and keep the master tender calendar.
• Assess each tender and recommend whether to bid.
• Prepare and submit technical and financial bids on time, working with Regulatory, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Arrange bid securities and performance guarantees, and keep a register of them through to release.
• Handle evaluations, clarifications, samples, grievances and contract signing.
• Keep all tender files and portal credentials in company systems, and maintain the tender register.
• Prepare a monthly report: bids submitted, won and lost, win rate and pipeline.
• Deputise for the Manager when needed, and build relationships with hospital procurement staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain or a science field.
• 6–8 years in tender management, including at least 3 years on medical device or pharmaceutical tenders for government hospitals.
• Working knowledge of PPRA and Sindh/Punjab procurement rules, with hands‑on e‑PADS experience.
• High attention to detail and the discipline to run several bids at once without missing a deadline.
• Strong Excel skills and clear written English; SAP Business One experience is a plus.

KPIs

• 100% of bids submitted on time
• Zero bids rejected for missing documents
• Win rate (by value) improved against the last 12 months
• Tender register kept up to date, and monthly report submitted by the 5th working day