Bidding Specialist

Managed Services Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed.sa in Saudi Arabia seeks a Bidding Specialist to manage tender and proposal submissions for cybersecurity and IT services. The role requires hands-on use of Etimad and Forsa platforms, with solid knowledge of RFPs, coordination, and submission compliance.

The candidate will coordinate technical and financial inputs with departments, ensure all documents are included, and track deadlines and amendments to deliver on time.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have experience with bidding, tender management and proposal coordination.
• Proven ability to review RFPs and prepare technical/financial submissions.
• Knowledge of tender documentation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent document-management and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication in Arabic and English.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Etimad, Forsa, and other platforms for business opportunities.
• Review RFPs, tender documents, scope requirements and submission conditions.
• Prepare tender checklists, submission plans, and internal timelines.
• Coordinate inputs from technical and financial proposals with departments.
• Ensure all documents, forms, certificates, and evidence are included.
• Prepare, organize, and format technical and commercial submissions.
• Track tender deadlines, clarifications, amendments, and submission requirements.
• Submit proposals through required platforms within deadlines.
• Maintain records of submitted, awarded, and unsuccessful bids.
• Support post-submission clarifications, presentations, and negotiations.
• Develop and maintain proposal templates, company profiles, and reusable bid content.
• Ensure all submissions comply with client and platform requirements.

Skills

Tender management

Proposal coordination

Bid content development

Document management

Arabic & English writing

Stakeholder coordination

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/IT/Engineering/related field

Tools

Etimad

Forsa

Job description

Managed.sa is seeking a Bidding Specialist to manage and coordinate tender and proposal submissions for cybersecurity and IT service opportunities.

The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience with Saudi bidding platforms, particularly Etimad and Forsa, and a strong understanding of RFP requirements, proposal coordination, and submission compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Etimad, Forsa, and other relevant platforms for suitable business opportunities.
• Review RFPs, tender documents, scope requirements, and submission conditions.
• Prepare tender checklists, submission plans, and internal timelines.
• Coordinate technical and financial proposal inputs with relevant departments.
• Ensure all required documents, forms, certificates, and supporting evidence are included.
• Prepare, organize, and format technical and commercial submissions.
• Track tender deadlines, clarification requests, amendments, and submission requirements.
• Submit proposals through the required platforms within the approved deadline.
• Maintain organized records of submitted, awarded, and unsuccessful bids.
• Support post-submission clarifications, presentations, and negotiation requirements.
• Develop and maintain proposal templates, company profiles, and reusable bid content.
• Ensure all submissions comply with client and platform requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in bidding, tender management, proposal coordination, or business development.
• Hands‑on experience using Etimad and Forsa.
• Experience reviewing RFPs and preparing technical and financial submissions.
• Strong understanding of tender documentation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and document‑management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with technical, sales, finance, legal, and management teams.
• Strong written communication skills in Arabic and English.Ability to manage multiple deadlines and urgent submissions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity or IT services bidding.
• Experience working with government or public‑sector tenders in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience with supplier registration and prequalification processes.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity services and terminology.