Tender Specialist, Data Management

Jobtailor; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Lancaster, PA seeks an experienced Tender Manager to lead end-to-end RFP processing, deconstruct complex requirements, and standardize bid templates. You will develop pricing models, run shipment simulations, and build Power BI dashboards to monitor bid performance.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and Excel skills are essential to drive data-backed recommendations and ensure submission accuracy across global tenders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in marketing, business, data science, logistics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in tender management, marketing, or pricing.
• Strong understanding of logistics and transportation industry dynamics.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficient in market research and competitive analysis.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Negotiation skills and experience in contract negotiations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Familiarity with tender management software and data analysis tools.
• Competence in building interactive dashboards using Power BI.
• Experience querying internal databases and managing data entry integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end processing of corporate tenders and RFPs.
• Deconstruct complex customer requirements for global clarity and alignment.
• Build internal data templates to standardize proposals.
• Guarantee mathematical accuracy, formatting integrity, and completeness across submissions.
• Develop multimode transport expertise to steer bid decisions.
• Build shipment simulations, cost models, and variance charts in Excel.
• Track historical data, market trends, and competitor actions to adapt models.
• Use VLOOKUPs, nested formulas, and data manipulation techniques for input sheets.
• Formulate data-backed recommendations for pricing framework adjustments.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards to track metrics and win/loss analysis.
• Leverage Power BI data models to present insights on tender performance.

Skills

Tender Management

Data Analysis

Power BI Dashboard Development

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Logistics Industry Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Market Research

Competitive Analysis

Cost Modeling

Mathematical Accuracy

Variance Charts

RFP Processing

Shipment Simulations

Contract Negotiation

Data-Backed Recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, data science, logistics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Tender Management Software

Internal Databases

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Lead end-to-end processing of corporate tenders and requests for proposals (RFPs)


• Deconstruct complex customer requirements for global clarity and alignment


• Build internal data templates to standardize competitive, cross-functional bid proposals


• Guarantee mathematical accuracy, formatting integrity, and completeness across submissions


• Develop multimode transport expertise to steer decision-making during bids


• Build shipment simulations, cost models, and variance charts in Excel


• Track historical data, market trends, and competitor actions to adapt models


• Use VLOOKUPs, nested formulas, and data manipulation techniques for input sheets


• Formulate data-backed recommendations for adjustments to active pricing frameworks


• Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards to track key metrics, identify pricing trends, and organize data for consumption


• Leverage Power BI data models to present insights on tender performance and win/loss analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, data science, logistics, or a related field


• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in tender management, marketing, or pricing


• Strong understanding of logistics and transportation industry dynamics


• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills


• Proficient in market research and competitive analysis


• Exceptional communication and presentation skills


• Negotiation skills and experience in contract negotiations


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis


• Fluent in English (oral and written)


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Familiarity with tender management software and data analysis tools


• Competence in building interactive dashboards using Power BI


• Experience querying internal databases and managing data entry integrity

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in tender management and pricing strategies, leveraging advanced data analysis and visualization skills to drive decision‑making and optimize bid proposals. Proficient in building interactive dashboards and utilizing market research to inform competitive positioning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tender Management


• Data Analysis


• Power BI Dashboard Development


• Microsoft Excel Proficiency


• Logistics Industry Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Manipulation Techniques


• Market Research


• Competitive Analysis


• Cost Modeling


• Mathematical Accuracy


• Variance Charts


• RFP Processing


• Shipment Simulations


• Contract Negotiation


• Data-Backed Recommendations

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking


• Strategic Thinking


• Communication Skills


• Presentation Skills


• Negotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Logistics


• Transportation


• Tender Management


• Pricing Frameworks


• Market Trends

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite


• Power BI


• Tender Management Software


• Internal Databases