Proposals Leader
Our client is looking for a Proposals Leader for a contract position, located in Aberdeen.
ROLE
Working within Commercial Department, responsible for execution of tenders within company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks can include, but are not limited to:
- To manage tendering process in accordance with the company procedures, policies and guidelines
- Liaise with Business Development Managers to establish a full understanding of customer requirements and relationships, develop commercial strategy in order to secure a successful outcome
- Co-ordinate distribution/review/compilation of tender
- Liaise with Tendering Manager/Legal Counsel to review Contract terms and conditions
- Prepare accurate cost/revenue analysis in support of tender
- Maintain an accurate cost database for personnel, equipment and systems
- Prepare Tender documents – Technical and commercial
- Liaise closely with Project Execution on compilation of tender proposal
- Act as single point of contact with customer during tendering/clarification phase
- Ensure full traceability of all communications and documents during the tending process
- Assist with negotiations with Client representing the Company’s best interests at all time
- Follow negotiations through to award
- Ensure contract drafted to reflect finally agreed position
- Provide handover and support to Project Execution Team
- Provide input for budgets and forecasts as required
- Any other relevant delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified in a safe and efficient manner to meet Business requirements, provided the instruction is reasonable and you are capable and deemed competent to fulfil these.
- Your responsibility is to complete the tasks assigned timely and with the required quality.
Education, Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience (preferably in Quantity Surveying)
- Degree level or equivalent Subsea operations knowledge (Experience can compensate for lack of formal competency)
Experience / Knowledge:
- Proficient in Microsoft Packages - Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Document Control Systems
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Excellent communicator, reader and writer
- Able to demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to resolving problems with a pleasant and articulate manner.
- Capable of discussing issues and topics of importance at Senior Management Level
- Good organisational skills and smart working methods
- Demonstrable experience within the Subsea or Offshore environment is essential.
- Working Knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry Technical Specifications and Standards
- (Training programme can compensate for lack of experience.)