Tender Coordinator

Job Purpose

To complete Beneficial Cargo Owner (BCO) tenders in strict accordance with tender terms, conditions, and company policies. To track, review, and report on tender award performance to management.

Principal Accountabilities

• Pricing & Coordination: Price BCO tenders through close collaboration with supervisors and EHQ Trade Teams.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong rapport and close working relationships with tender stakeholders.
• Performance Analysis: Analyse tender performance metrics and implement corrective actions for awards falling below target.
• Strategic Execution: Execute strategic objectives efficiently within assigned operational areas.
• Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely reports to management as required.
• Initiative: Demonstrate autonomy and the ability to work effectively on your own initiative.

Job Context & Content

• Communication: Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all organisational levels via Microsoft Teams, face-to-face meetings, and written correspondence as required.
• Systems Proficiency: Utilize in-house systems with adequate understanding of contribution logic and container shipping industry dynamics.
• Software Skills: Maintain at least an intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Engagement: Actively participate in meetings and intelligently debate matters concerning the BCO tender handler's responsibilities.

Challenges & Working Environment

• Workload Management: Successfully manage workloads and tight deadlines during tender peak seasons.
• Working Contacts: Collaborate regularly with EHQ departments, global HMM offices, and BCO clients.
• Direction Received: Receive guidance from EHQ management, supervisors, and department colleagues.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum of A-Levels (or equivalent international qualification) level 3 or 4

Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

• Results Delivery: Consistently delivers high-quality work within required timeframes.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring concise and effective interaction across various levels and international cultures.

Job-Specific Competencies

• Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other core Microsoft Office applications.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent prioritization abilities, adaptability, and flexibility under shifting demands.
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability to interpret and analyse complex statistics.

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Work Location: In person