Proposal Engineer IT📣 Job Ad

About RAWAJ and the Role

RAWAJ is a leading Saudi technology and systems integration company, specializing in delivering innovative enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and digital transformation solutions. We serve government, enterprise, and commercial customers across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a Proposal Engineer - IT to join our team in Riyadh, working full-time to lead the end-to-end proposal development process.

Role Overview

The Proposal Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, competitive, and compliant technical and commercial proposals for enterprise IT opportunities. This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of coordinating cross-functional teams, managing bid activities, and preparing winning proposals to support business growth in a fast-paced technology solutions environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with costing, bidding, proposal, and sales teams to prepare competitive bids and proposals, preferably with experience in the Saudi market.
• Prepare and maintain proposal documentation using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Manage and support the end-to-end bidding process, ensuring all required documentation is complete and compliant.
• Prepare and respond to RFIs (Requests for Information), RFQs (Requests for Quotation), RFPs (Requests for Proposal), and other proposal-related documentation.
• Leverage previous experience within an IT or technology solutions company to support proposal development.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including technical, sales, and procurement, to develop accurate cost estimates and proposals.
• Review and interpret customer RFP requirements, liaise with technical teams and vendors, and ensure proposals align with customer expectations and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in proposal engineering, bidding, tendering, costing, or sales support within an IT company, systems integrator, or technology solutions provider.
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end bidding process, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, technical and commercial proposals, BOQs, and costing.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Good knowledge of enterprise IT solutions and the ability to interpret customer requirements and collaborate with technical teams to develop competitive proposals.
• Experience coordinating with sales, technical, procurement, and finance teams throughout the proposal preparation process.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals and meet deadlines.

Technical Proficiency and Market Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with PowerPoint, Visio, and Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Experience with Saudi government tenders and the Etimad platform is an advantage.

Application Information

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.