Senior Tendering Engineer

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering company in Riyadh is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on preparing technical and commercial offers for customer projects. The successful applicant will manage inquiries, develop offers, and ensure effective project execution. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, possess strong communication and negotiation skills, and have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. The role promises collaboration across teams and emphasizes quality and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of work experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit detailed technical and commercial offers.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide accurate cost estimates.
• Assist in project execution and budget tracking.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Oral/Written Communications

Negotiating

Business Acumen

Feasibility/Cost/Benefits Analysis

Cost/Time Estimating

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field

Job description

To prepare detailed technical and commercial offers by analyzing customer requirements, estimating costs, and coordinating with different departments. The role supports project execution, controls production costs, and provides technical help to customers throughout all project stages.

Job Purpose

To prepare detailed technical and commercial offers by analyzing customer requirements, estimating costs, and coordinating with different departments. The role supports project execution, controls production costs, and provides technical help to customers throughout all project stages.

Key Accountability Areas

Inquiry Management and Costing

• Respond to customer inquiries and review incoming requests
• Analyze RFQs and prepare accurate cost estimates using standard tools and processes

Offer Development and Compliance

• Prepare and submit offers in line with technical and commercial requirements
• Coordinate with internal teams to clarify missing or unclear details
• Support supplier negotiations by providing technical and cost input

Techno-Commercial Proposal Preparation

• Compile detailed techno-commercial proposals based on customer specifications
• Review purchase orders and confirm alignment with the authority matrix

Project Execution and Modifications

• Assist in preparing service and modification offers during project execution
• Coordinate with relevant departments to track budget, delivery, and execution milestones

Production Cost Control

• Apply ERP tools to support cost tracking in production processes
• Follow up on routing, process releases, and cost accuracy across production stages

Customer and Sales Support

• Join Sales Engineers in customer meetings to provide technical support
• Support Marketing Engineers with clarifications to ensure technical submittal approval
• Address client, consultant, and contractor queries across various project stages

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Qualifications

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or any relevant field.
• Work Experience: 5 to 10 Years.
• Technical / Functional Competencies: Oral/Written Communications, Negotiating, Business Acumen, Feasibility/Cost/Benefits Analysis, Cost/Time Estimating.

Company Profile

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of Alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square‑meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra‑modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

Alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who Alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, Alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of Alfanar.

For more information about Alfanar, please visit alfanar.com