Projects Tendering and Business Development Officer

JLL; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Projects Tendering & Business Development Officer to manage procurement platforms and oversee end-to-end bid operations in Riyadh. The role supports tendering and business development for strategic projects.

Responsibilities include handling ETIMAD/ARIBA/ORACLE platforms, ensuring compliance, and coordinating RFPs, BAFO/LAFO, and client communications. On-site in Riyadh with opportunity to influence major real estate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in bid operations, procurement, and tender processes.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms, especially ETIMAD system.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for multiple tenders.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement platforms including ETIMAD, ARIBA, ORACLE, and other portals.
• Handle pre-qualification requirements, documentation, licenses, and dates to stay compliant.
• Identify tenders relevant to JLL’s scope and support business development efforts.
• Coordinate the purchase of RFPs and communication with relevant teams.
• Manage bid lines and timelines to ensure timely submissions.
• Collaborate with finance and legal to gather bid information for tender responses.
• Submit queries and download responses from clients during tendering.
• Prepare dual-language proposals as required by tender documents.
• Ensure BAFO/LAFO submissions when required and track bid submissions.
• Support identifying and assessing potential projects and client presentations.

Skills

Bid operations

Procurement

Bid management

ETIMAD

ARIBA

Oracle

MS Office

Communication

Tools

ETIMAD

ARIBA

Oracle

Job description

Projects Tendering & Business Development Officer - Saudi National

Location: Riyadh, SAU

Remote Type: On-site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About JLL

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Our mission is to help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying, and investing in real estate.

If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL!

Job Summary: Projects Tendering & Business Development Officer will be responsible for managing procurement platforms, overseeing the end-to-end bid operations process, and supporting projects tendering and business development efforts.

The key responsibilities will include:

• Manage procurement platforms including ETIMAD, ARIBA, ORACLE, and all other similar platforms & portals.
• Handle pre-qualification requirements, documentation, licenses, and dates, ensuring compliance with vendor requirements and maintaining effective communication.
• Search for and identify available tenders that are relevant to JLL's scope of work and support business development efforts.
• Download and communicate Request for Proposals (RFPs) to relevant teams and coordinate the purchase of RFPs as required.
• Manage bid lines and timeframes related to tender processes, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to gather and submit bid-essential information for tender communication.
• Submit all queries and download and communicate responses from clients during the tender process.
• Prepare and submit all proposals required in dual language, as specified in the tender documents.
• Ensure timely submission of Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and Last and Final Offer (LAFO) documents when required.
• Maintain a tracker to record bid submission data, analyze success rates, and track Letters of Feedback (LOFs) or Notices of Award (NOAs).
• Support business development activities by assisting in the identification and assessment of potential projects, preparing tender documentation, and participating in client presentations as required.
• Assist with payment processes by submitting completion certificates and invoices as required.

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience in bid operations, bid management, procurement, and a strong understanding of project tendering processes.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms, particularly knowledge of ETIMAD system is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with vendors, internal teams, and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance with tender requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in bid operations, procurement, and business development.

Location: On-site –Riyadh, SAU

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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