Tender proposal & procurement

About the role

We are looking for a Tender & Proposal / Procurement / Cost Controller to manage and support tender preparation, project costing, procurement activities and cost monitoring. The role will work closely with the management, engineering and operations teams to ensure competitive pricing, effective procurement and healthy project margins.

Key responsibilities

• Review RFQ, tender documents, BOQ, specifications and scope of work
• Prepare cost estimates and commercial quotations for engineering and maintenance projects
• Calculate manpower, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, accommodation, subcontractor and other project costs
• Prepare tender pricing, BOQ breakdowns, quotation summaries and commercial submissions
• Source quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and compare pricing
• Negotiate supplier and subcontractor rates, payment terms and delivery schedules
• Prepare and monitor purchase orders and procurement requirements
• Track material and equipment deliveries to project sites
• Establish project budgets and monitor actual costs against approved budgets
• Track project expenses and identify cost overruns or potential losses

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Experience in tendering, procurement, costing, quantity surveying or project cost control
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to develop detailed costing sheets
• Good numerical, analytical and negotiation skills
• Able to read and understand BOQ, scope of work and technical documents
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Strong understanding of project costing and commercial pricing
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills