Sr. Tender Manager
Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Introduction:

Opportunity for an experienced Tendering / Commercial individual to progress into (Snr) Tendering Management. The successful candidate will be involved in all large ($100m +) EPIC tenders globally which requires any of our current fleet of 5 multipurpose DP3 construction vessels (another 2 due for delivery within the next 18 months).

Authority:

• Authority to stop any person from performing an unsafe act;
• Authority as further described within the Tendering / Commercial authority matrix.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to the Commercial Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Management of Tendering team;
• Management reporting;
• Strategic JV / Partnering review;
• Initial review and summarising of the ITT package so that an initial Bid or No Bid decision can be made;
• Compilation and ownership of the Tender Responsibility Matrix;
• Run the Tender Kick of Meetings;
• Compiling and managing the tender inputs;
• Coordination of all subcontractor ITT and evaluations;
• Compiling the pricing spreadsheet to build up the cost base;
• Evaluating of the project risks;
• Evaluating the competition / competitive position;
• Interface with other departments as required;
• Presenting the costing to management;
• Compiling the commercial qualifications to ensure compliance with all commercial principals;
• Compiling the final tender package in compliance with all processes, procedures and principals;
• Ensuring timely delivery of the tender documents;
• Dealing with ongoing clarifications / negotiations;
• Close out of tenders negotiations;
• Handover to the project team;
• Support / ownership of on-going tendering initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators:

• The ability to effectively communicate between all departments involved in the tendering process;
• Able to communicate effectively and articulately at all levels;
• Demonstrate excellent commercial acumen;
• Demonstrate flexibility;
• Understanding, implementation and compliance with all applicable processes and procedures;
• Total commitment to the STG SMS;
• Effective motivation of all staff to execute their activities in a professional manner in accordance with the STG SMS.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Required:

• Proven track record of tendering EPIC work in the oil and gas industry for a leading offshore oil and gas contractor;
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language;
• Proven man management;
• Ability to think strategically;
• Proven track record of direct commercial negotiations both up and down stream;
• Ability to prioritise the workload;
• Willing to travel when required;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office packages – in particular, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Flexibility in switching between different types of tendering duties on a daily basis;
• Hands-on mentality;
• Team player;
• Pleasant disposition with the capability to be authoritative when necessary;
• Organised and proactive;
• Strong co-ordination, organisation and liaison skills with the ability to seek and gain consensus solutions to complex issues.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor or Master degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering, Business or Commercial based discipline;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Minimum 7 years engineering / tendering experience.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities:

The following are examples of HSE roles. This section describe health, safety and environment responsibilities and must be consistent with policies.

• Lead by example in demonstrating the correct behavior in implementing all HSE programmers;
• Recognize the ‘ownership' of health, safety and environmental control within their sphere of activity and lead by example. Require reporting Supervisors to demonstrate effective control over health, safety and environmental responsibilities;
• Meet or exceed company and regulatory requirements and strive for continuous improvement. Ensure implementation of strategies through Performance and Results program.

Interested?

Please apply by using the below button. If you have any questions about the position, feel free to contact Corine de Haan at +31 (0) 10 75 40 122.