Tender & Technical Senior Manager

Role Purpose:

The Tendering & Technical Senior Manager leads the tendering, technical evaluation, award process in additions to all technical affairs functions and design deliverables for construction projects across the FMCG organization. The role ensures cost-effective, compliant, and technically sound solutions that support expansions, new factory setups, and CAPEX investments.

This role acts as the strategic link between technical teams, commercial teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful tender outcomes and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Tender Management

• Lead end-to-end tendering processes for construction and technical projects including RFIs, RFPs, BOQs, specifications, and evaluation criteria.
• Prepare and review tender documents ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate proposals from contractors and suppliers based on technical soundness, cost efficiency, timeline, and risk factors.
• Conduct negotiation with vendors to ensure best commercial and technical outcomes.
• Ensure transparent, fair, and competitive tendering in accordance with company and industry guidelines.

Technical & Engineering Oversight

• Provide expert guidance on construction, civil, and MEP works related to production facilities, warehouses, and infrastructure projects.
• Review technical designs, drawings, and engineering documents to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to define project scope, specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Project Coordination & Governance

• Support CAPEX planning by providing accurate technical inputs and cost estimations.
• Monitor project progress and provide recommendations for improvements, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain strong coordination with procurement, finance, supply chain, engineering, safety, and external contractors.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and governance across all technical and tender processes.

Risk, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with local construction regulations, safety codes, environmental requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Identify risk factors early and propose corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead post-tender evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of designers, tender engineers, technical specialists, and analysts.
• Build strong vendor relationships and maintain an updated database of qualified contractors and suppliers.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering is required
• Certificate in tendering and/or cost management

Job Requirements:

• Experience: 15 to 20 years in technical office and tendering with contracting companies
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial role
• Previous experience in subcontractors' management is a must
• Experience in tendering management (RFQs - technical and financial evaluation)
• Previous experience in technical office assignments (QS, engineering, pricing, invoicing)
• Strong background in construction, civil works, and MEP within industrial or FMCG manufacturing environments.

Competencies & Skills:

• Advanced MS Office applications
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, BOQs, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Solid knowledge of tendering procedures, contract types (FIDIC is a plus), and commercial negotiation.
• Strong analytical, cost-evaluation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent project management, planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and strong risk-awareness mindset.

Key Success Factors:

• Ability to balance technical accuracy with commercial strategies.
• Strong ownership, transparency, and integrity in the tendering process.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Delivering high-quality, cost-efficient, and compliant technical solutions.

• Family Medical Insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Career progression
• Learning & Development programs