Business Development Administrator

Perfect Vision; Dammam; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dammam is seeking a Business Development Administrator to support operations within the department. The role involves expanding the supplier base, managing registration and tender processes, and ensuring efficient departmental operations. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities to learn and gain knowledge in BD

Exposure to real-life business and projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in procurement and tendering.
• Experience in business development and administration.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s business environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supplier contact and obtaining quotations.
• Support registration and prequalification processes.
• Maintain a pipeline of active tenders and track deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Tender portals

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Administrator

Location: Dammam

JOB TYPE: Full-time

Department: Business Development

Reports To: Business Development Manager

Job Summary

The Business Development Administrator will support operations of a BD dept. assisting expansion of a supplier base, registration processes, tender preparation and administrative tasks. The role involves coordinating with potential and existing suppliers, managing communications, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department’s activities. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills and be able to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier base:
• Contact potential and existing suppliers to expand the PV supplier base.
• Obtain quotations, proposals and other required documentation from suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding tenders or supply projects.
• Supporting Registration and Prequalification:
• Assist with registration and prequalification processes for tender portals and companies, ensuring the company becomes a registered supplier or partner.
• Support registration with local content support programs and PIF companies
• Provide necessary documentation, prepare and submit requests, applications, obtain certificates
• Follow up on registrations, ensuring compliance and successful approvals
• Assisting Tender and Bid Preparation:
• Assist with simple tasks related to preparing bids and submission documents.
• Administer and track the bid process and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Maintain a pipeline of active tenders and related statistics.
• Research and Analysis:
• Study and analyze companies, programs, consulting firms, markets, and products related to business development goals.
• Follow up on the above, keep record and report
• Department Administration:
• Prepare presentations, introductory materials, and reports for internal and external use.
• Administer department activities, including managing external communications and logging interactions.
• Oversee and maintain departmental records and statistics.
• Scheduling and Coordination:
• Set up appointments, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel ticketing and approval processes.
• Ensure the timely organization of departmental schedules and activities.
  
  

Education

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in procurement and tendering
• Experience in business development and administration
  
  

Skills

• Strong communication skills with external audience - suppliers, potential customers, institutions
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with tender portals.
• Analytical skills for market and company research.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Knowledge and/or experience in procurement and tendering count as a big plus.
• Understanding Saudi Arabia’s business environment
• Available to travel
• Able to work under pressure and short timelines
  
  

Key Competencies

• Ability to present the company and build new relationships
• Supplier evaluation and negotiations
• Understanding of AI, IoT, ICT and various technologies and industries
• Follow and log activities, prepare documents and statistics
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to learn and gain valuable knowledge and experience in BD
• Exposure to real life business, projects, tenders and business development in action