Tender Operations Executive (Freight Forwarding / East) [EL]

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WECRUIT PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Tender Coordinator to drive coordination and management of customer tender activities. You will align tender opportunities with commercial goals and work with global and APAC teams to ensure timely, accurate submissions.

The role requires strong Excel skills, analytical capability, and stakeholder management across diverse cultures. A 2–3 year background in logistics is preferred, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain.
• Experience in tender, bid, quotation, pricing or commercial coordination would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with global and regional account management teams to prepare and submit tenders for global and strategic customers.
• Review tender requirements with country teams across APAC to ensure accurate responses.
• Coordinate with local offices, regional teams and central procurement to develop high-quality tender proposals.
• Develop and maintain tender project plans covering pricing analysis, reviews, approvals and submission timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of tender activities, opportunities, submissions and outcomes in reporting tools and document systems.
• Participate in cross-regional meetings and provide tender management insights to support business objectives.
• Identify and troubleshoot tender-related issues and coordinate corrective actions to improve processes.
• Support process improvement initiatives and participate in relevant projects as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Numerical/Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

English Fluency

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Business Administration

Job description

General Description

Responsible for coordinating and managing customer tender activities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions while aligning tender opportunities with the company’s commercial and strategic objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Work closely with global and regional account management teams to coordinate and support the preparation and submission of tenders for global and strategic customers.
• Review and analyse tender requirements and specifications, working closely with country teams, particularly across the APAC region, to ensure accurate and timely responses.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including local offices, regional teams and central procurement functions, to develop high-quality and commercially competitive tender proposals.
• Develop and maintain tender project plans covering pricing analysis, internal reviews, approvals and submission timelines in accordance with the company's tender management process.
• Maintain accurate records of tender activities, opportunities, submissions and outcomes in internal reporting tools and tender document management systems.
• Participate in cross-regional stakeholder meetings and provide tender management insights, analysis and recommendations to support business objectives.
• Identify and troubleshoot tender-related issues and coordinate appropriate corrective actions to improve the overall tender management process.
• Support process improvement initiatives and participate in relevant projects and assignments as required.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Strong numerical and analytical aptitude with good attention to detail.
• Fast thinker with strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with an appreciation of cultural diversity.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline is preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain or a related industry.
• Experience in tender, bid, quotation, pricing or commercial coordination would be an advantage.

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