Commercial Executive

The GMP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The GMP Group is seeking a results‑driven Tender Manager to oversee end‑to‑end marine project bids from opportunity identification through submission. You will liaise with clients and brokers, build robust cost estimates, and coordinate across departments to ensure compliant, timely tender submissions.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma in business or engineering with 3+ years in the marine sector, understand marine equipment and legal aspects, and are willing to travel overseas as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in business or engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in the marine sector is preferred.
• Knowledge of marine equipment and materials is expected.
• Understanding of legal, insurance, and drawings is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel overseas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of tenders and bids in the marine sector.
• Liaise with clients and brokers to identify opportunities and prepare cost breakdowns.
• Issue RFPs/RFQs and manage clarifications with suppliers.
• Analyze quotes for technical compliance and pricing competitiveness.
• Build comprehensive project estimates from forex, material, and labour data.
• Prepare detailed cost sheets and ensure timely submission of documents.
• Monitor budgets, milestones, and invoicing for awarded projects.
• Coordinate tender inputs across internal departments and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Track equipment delivery and vendor schedules to support project success.

Skills

Tender management

Vendor negotiations

Cost breakdown

Budget monitoring

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Diploma in business or engineering

Job description

About the role

This role involves managing the full lifecycle of project tenders and bids in the marine sector. You will liaise with clients and brokers to identify opportunities, analyze tender specifications, source vendors, evaluate quotes, and build comprehensive project estimates. You will coordinate internally across departments, support contract negotiations, monitor project budgets and timelines, and maintain strategic partnerships with clients, brokers, and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and brokers to identify new project opportunities




• Review tender specifications and enquiries, and prepare cost breakdowns according to standard structures




• Issue RFPs/RFQs and manage technical and commercial clarifications with suppliers




• Analyze vendor quotes for technical compliance and pricing competitiveness




• Collate forex, material, and labor data to build comprehensive project estimates




• Prepare and finalize detailed cost sheets for approval and ensure timely submission of all financial documents




• Identify critical items and perform basic project risk assessments




• Collate tender inputs from internal departments and ensure quality, compliance, and on-time delivery of submissions




• Manage budgets, milestone invoicing, and ensure for awarded projects, and monitor cost shifting and financial health




• Track equipment delivery timelines and manage milestone payouts and vendor schedules

About you

• Diploma in business or engineering field




• More than 3 years of working experience in marine sector




• Familiar with technical knowledge of Marine Equipment and Material




• Understand Legal, Insurance, Drawings, etc.




• Able to travel overseas

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.