Projects Tendering & Business Development Officer

About the Role

JLL is seeking a Projects Tendering & Business Development Officer to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves managing procurement platforms, overseeing bid operations, and supporting tendering and business development efforts. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement platforms, including ETIMAD, ARIBA, ORACLE, and other similar portals.
• Handle pre-qualification requirements, documentation, licenses, and deadlines, ensuring compliance and effective communication with vendors.
• Identify and search for relevant tenders aligned with JLL's scope of work to support business development.
• Download and communicate Request for Proposals (RFPs) to relevant teams and coordinate RFP purchases as needed.
• Manage bid lines and timeframes for tender processes, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to gather and submit essential bid information for tender communication.
• Submit all queries and communicate client responses during the tender process.
• Prepare and submit all required proposals in dual language, as specified in tender documents.
• Ensure timely submission of Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and Last and Final Offer (LAFO) documents when required.
• Maintain a tracker for bid submission data, analyze success rates, and track Letters of Feedback (LOFs) or Notices of Award (NOAs).
• Support business development activities by assisting in project identification and assessment, preparing tender documentation, and participating in client presentations.
• Assist with payment processes by submitting completion certificates and invoices as required.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in bid operations, bid management, or procurement.
• Strong understanding of project tendering processes.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms; knowledge of the ETIMAD system is preferred.

Essential Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with vendors, internal teams, and clients.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and compliance with tender requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, where the successful candidate will contribute to JLL's projects and business development initiatives.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.