Sr. Tendering Engineer - Protection and Control Systems | alfanar Electric

Alfanar Precast; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar Electric, a leading Saudi-based electrical engineering and construction company, seeks a Sr. Tendering Engineer to manage inquiries, prepare technical and commercial quotations, and coordinate cross-functionally to deliver competitive tender offers.

The role focuses on protection and control systems for major projects in the region. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with strong negotiation and documentation

Qualifications

• Review and process sales inquiries, ensuring completeness and clarity of requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely technical and commercial quotations.
• Ensure alignment of quotations with customer specifications and internal standards.
• Execute tendering activities from inquiry to submission within defined timelines.
• Analyze requirements and develop compliant and optimized proposals.
• Support prequalification and documentation requirements as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning, and sales teams to gather inputs.
• Ensure alignment of all stakeholders to deliver cohesive and competitive offers.
• Address technical clarifications and follow up on quotations and orders.
• Maintain accurate records of quotations, assumptions, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Review inquiries and prepare technically sound and commercially competitive quotations.
• Coordinate tendering activities across engineering, procurement, planning and sales teams.
• Ensure timely submission of tenders and compliant documentation for prequalification.
• Address customer clarifications and follow up on quotations and orders.
• Maintain records of quotations and communications for audit and governance.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Sr. Tendering Engineer - Protection and Control Systems | alfanar Electric

Description:

Requisition ID: 27328

City: Project Sales

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric
• alfanar Construction
• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar electric

alfanar electric is the industrial arm of alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

alfanar electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of alfanar’s industrial activities is alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the Complex houses alfanar’s facilities.

The Complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

Facilitate the seamless flow of sales inquiries, ensuring the prompt and accurate provision of quotations. Coordinate various project activities, contributing to the efficient execution of tasks and fostering a cohesive environment that supports overall project success.

Key Accountability Areas

Sales Inquiry & Quotation Management:

• Review and process sales inquiries, ensuring completeness and clarity of requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely technical and commercial quotations.
• Ensure alignment of quotations with customer specifications and internal standards.

Tendering Execution:

• Execute tendering activities from inquiry to submission within defined timelines.
• Analyze requirements and develop compliant and optimized proposals.
• Support prequalification and documentation requirements as needed.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning, and sales teams to gather required inputs.
• Ensure alignment of all stakeholders to deliver cohesive and competitive offers.
• Facilitate smooth communication to support timely decision-making.

Project Support & Follow-Up:

• Support coordination of activities related to awarded projects to ensure continuity from tender to execution.
• Address technical clarifications and follow up on quotations and orders.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate records of quotations, assumptions, and communications.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures, standards, and quality requirements.

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 automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions .. .... .. ......

Health, Safety, and Environment:

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

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Any relevant field

Work Experience

5 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

Negotiating Supplier/Vendor Negotiations