Tender engineer

Key responsibilities  

Principal tasks:

• Collaborate with the sales teams and perform contract reviews before validation in the system
• Review and interpret customer requisitions and specifications & the related tender documents
• Run the company design & equipment selection tools to size and configure the best & cost efficient equipment selection
• Prepare complete technical proposal using company CRM/ERP tools, including scope of supply, drawings, datasheets, performance curves, clarifications and deviations against customer specifications
• Prepare complete commercial proposal using company CRM/ERP tools, including pricing and delivery
• Ensure that clarifications are raised well in time to get better clarity on tender submission
• Assist the tender manager with the preparation of a list of clarifications and qualifications to the proposal
• Engage in customers’ technical discussions and extend technical support to sales teams
• Understand the business goals, challenges and the requirements of the customers
• Apply commercial policies and generate accurate estimation cost-price sheet on the scope of supply based on feedback from design engineering, material suppliers, manufacturing/assembly, service, documentation and project management
• Evaluates bid documents and coordinate with the sales team members to determine whether to acknowledge/decline as per company policy and regulations
• Create deviation & clarifications list against tender technical specifications & commercial terms when necessary and submit with the tender documents to customers
• Attend bid technical clarifications meetings with customers
• Prepare specifications and issue RFQ documents to intercompany and third party suppliers
• Review and qualify offers from suppliers and negotiate costs
• Assist & coordinate with the sales team in the contractual negotiations with customers to attain high margin purchase orders
• Liaise with intercompany compliance & legal teams to receive feedback & clarifications on customer tender and purchase orders terms & conditions
• Record all negotiation results from suppliers and customers and upon receipt of order and participate & lead in project management 'hand-over' meetings to ensure that all technical and commercial objectives are understood by the project management or order handling personnel
• Participate in regular tender progress status meetings
• Support project management and procurement activities and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate or as may be reasonably expected by the line manager
• Document all work & lessons learned from projects for future proposals reference
• Build and strengthen relationships with customer, suppliers and vendors
• Comply with all Company and HSE policies and procedures
• Be fully familiar and fully conversant with department and company policies, procedures and processes, ensuring all work and actions undertaken are in full compliance at all times
• Assist and provide input in the development of systems and improvement in working practices and processes.
   

Qualifications/Experience:

• Holder of Engineering Degree preferably Mechanical
• At least 5 years experience in Oil and Gas Industry in estimation and proposals
• At least 3 years experience of working in Oil and Gas API 676 Progress Cavity Pump & PCP technology
• Broad Knowledge & Experience in rotating equipment’s, electric motors, gearboxes, couplings, pressure relief valves, instrumentation & control devices, ASME/ANSI piping, welding procedures, and material testing.
• Good understanding and knowledge of Oil & Gas Industry Artificial Lift systems & equipment will be advantageous
• Good verbal & written English communication skills, French & Arabic will be a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Outlook

Attitude / Working Style:

• Drive for excellence in own work and cooperation with colleagues /managers
• High degree of communication skills, active and continuous information /
  communication with management, colleagues and group functions
• Interest in continuous learning and personal development
• High degree of organization and documentation structure
• Internal and external customer orientation (e.g. short response times,
  appropriate backup solutions, continuous information flow)
• Efficient, results-oriented and resilient working style (e.g. priority setting,
  deadline respect, working overtime in peaks, absorb pressure, maintain positivity)
• Understanding of overall business scenario (strategy, market, competition) and ability
  to develop solutions together with management based on business analysis and market needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing organisation and market
• Willingness to travel
• Interest to integrate and cooperate within a multi-national group