Senior Associate, Tender Management

Schneider Electric - UAE; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Tender Management Specialist to lead the full tendering lifecycle for Capex and Opex opportunities. You will analyze RFQs, develop cost estimates, define winning strategies, and prepare compliant tender documentation that balances profitability with customer value.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex bids and mitigate commercial risks while driving proposals that maximize tender success and business growth.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking to define winning approaches for complex opportunities.
• Strong analytical mindset to interpret customer needs and translate them into optimal solutions.
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues.
• Resilience and adaptability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end tendering processes for Capex and Opex opportunities from straightforward to highly complex bids.
• Analyze RFQs and develop accurate cost estimates using proven methodologies and tools.
• Define winning strategies by interpreting customer requirements and assessing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare compliant compelling offer documentation that aligns with policies and maximizes tender success.

Skills

Tendering

Contract Management

Pricing Strategy

CPP Process Knowledge

Risk Management

Project Scheduling

Business Acumen

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Collaborative approach

Resilience & adaptability

Job description

We re hiring a Tender Management Specialist to lead the full tendering lifecycle and drive business growth through winning proposals If you thrive on analyzing complex requirements crafting competitive bids and delivering solutions that balance profitability with customer value this role is for you

What will you do

Manage end-to-end tendering processes for Capex and Opex opportunities from straightforward to highly complex bidsAnalyze requests for quotation and develop accurate cost estimates using proven methodologies and toolsDefine winning strategies by interpreting customer requirements and assessing commercial risks and opportunitiesPrepare compliant compelling offer documentation that aligns with policies and maximizes tender success

What are the key skills we are looking for

• Tendering developing level managing bid processes and preparing competitive proposals
• Contract Management developing level structuring agreements that protect profitability and mitigate risk
• Pricing Strategy intermediate level developing cost models that balance competitiveness with margin optimization
• CPP Process Knowledge intermediate level applying company frameworks to ensure compliant and efficient tender execution
• Risk Management developing level identifying commercial risks and building mitigation strategies into proposals
• Project Scheduling intermediate level coordinating timelines and deliverables across cross-functional teams
• Business Acumen intermediate level understanding market dynamics to position offers strategically
• Communication intermediate level translating complex requirements into clear persuasive documentation

Qualifications that will make you successful

• Strategic thinking with the ability to define winning approaches for complex opportunities
• Strong analytical mindset to interpret customer needs and translate them into optimal solutions
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues
• Resilience and adaptability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

What s in it for me

• High-impact role where your work directly influences business growth and profitability
• Opportunity to lead strategic tenders and shape commercial outcomes
• Collaborative culture that values expertise autonomy and continuous learning
• Professional growth through coaching opportunities and exposure to complex projects
• Bring your tendering expertise to a team that s ready to win together

Rewards designed for you

• Our Total Rewards is our way of saying We see you and we value you
• It s more than just pay and benefits it s a meaningful investment in you
• It is designed to help you perform grow feel safe and elevate your potential
• The package helps you care for yourself and your family
• plan your future
• grow your skills and career
• collaborate in an inclusive workplace
• and contribute to your community

Company culture and values

At Schneider Electric we re here for what matters most to you Discover more at our Career Page Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available Looking to make an IMPACT with your career When you are thinking about joining a new team culture matters At Schneider Electric our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success

We believe that our IMPACT values Inclusion Mastery Purpose Action Curiosity Teamwork starts with us IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions no matter what role you play It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient efficient and sustainable world We are looking for IMPACT Makers exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation electrification and digitization We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric 40 billion global revenue 9 organic growth 130000 employees in 100 countries

At Schneider Electric we mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and inclusion is one of our core values We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do At Schneider Electric we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance and we believe that trust is a foundational value Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics safety sustainability quality and cybersecurity underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting hiring training transferring and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race religion color gender disability national origin ancestry age military status sexual orientation marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct

Additional key skill requirements

• Tendering developing level; managing bid processes and preparing competitive proposals
• Contract Management developing level; structuring agreements that protect profitability and mitigate risk
• Pricing Strategy intermediate level; developing cost models that balance competitiveness with margin optimization
• CPP Process Knowledge intermediate level; applying company frameworks to ensure compliant and efficient tender execution
• Risk Management developing level; identifying commercial risks and building mitigation strategies into proposals
• Project Scheduling intermediate level; coordinating timelines and deliverables across cross-functional teams
• Business Acumen intermediate level; understanding market dynamics to position offers strategically
• Communication intermediate level; translating complex requirements into clear, persuasive documentation
• Strategic thinking with the ability to define winning approaches for complex opportunities
• Strong analytical mindset to interpret customer needs and translate them into optimal solutions
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues
• Resilience and adaptability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment