This profile is for Interior Designing industry.
Description
- To produce exceptional quality tender submissions, tailored to the requirements of each individual client, producing the best possible bid for the company
- To carry out research, update records and maintain detailed information as part of a busy and flexible team
- The role is an integral part of a dynamic team dealing with multiple clients at any given point
- The post holder must build relationships with internal departments such as sales
Roles & Responsibilities
- It is critical that work produced is of high standard creating business winning documentation that guarantees the best possible chance of securing a tender bid
- The Post holder is responsible to take ownership of individual tenders being handled by the department
- Responsible for updating all spreadsheets, databases and company records and to produce reports for the management
- To follow relevant procedures for Tender compilation, authorisation and despatch
- Responsible for ensuring tenders are submitted consistently ahead of the deadlines set by the tendering authority or body
- To maintain confidentiality at all times
- The position requires that tenders and business proposals meet all relevant specifications; are in line with the most recent research available and best practice; and are compliant with client requirements
- Ability to produce costing information to help the team in decision making
- Forecast and formulate procurement plans, strategies and initiatives, furthermore ensure materials purchased are in accordance to specifications, including quality, quantity and delivery timeline
- Provide administrative support and advice on all contractual matters from preparation of tenders until final and post contract period
- Manage and prepare all contract documentation and schedules as well as providing support in the estimation of project costs, preparation of specifications and bill of quantities
- Work with Project Managers from beginning of tender till project completion
- Manage valuation of monthly progress payment, closing of final accounts and implementation of cost control measures
- Liaise with consultants, sub- contractors and suppliers in order to resolve issues relating to construction contracts
- Coordinating the activities of different sections of projects in both pre and post contract stages
Skills & Abilities
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- Strong Technical and commercial writing skills
- Practical experience in a similar position advantageous
- Strong time- management and organisational skills
- Well- developed negotiation skills
- Preferable specialising in interior design and architecture
- Familiar with bills of quantities, tender document, tender process, contract analysis, award, finalisation of contracts and procurement practice
- Able to work independently and within tight schedule and high pressure working environment
Education
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Prior experience of at least 2 years in interior industry
- Experience: 8-12 years