Proposal / Tender Manager at Karsto Global Resources Limited

Karsto Global Resources Limited is a wholly owned indigenous Oil and Gas Company located in Port Harcourt and established with a view to rendering quality onshore/offshore services in the West African sub region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Proposal  / Tender Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly qualified Proposal and Tender Manager to join our team.
• As a Proposal Manager, you will play a crucial role in the sales process; ensuring that proposals are compelling, and aligned with both the client’s needs and the company’s offerings.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, negotiates and reviews contract terms with internal and external clients/partners.
• Ensures contracts are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Develops and drafts business proposals for strategic partnerships and similar deals
• Assures all necessary clauses and details are included in contracts
• Remains up-to-date with legislative changes that could affect current and future contracts
• Maintains an organized system of physical and digital records
• Develops Proposal Plan and review Enquiry Summary where necessary and required.
• Organizes and holds bid kick-off meeting;
• Advice management on proposal matters;
• Manages the interfaces with Partners and Client;
• Analyses/explain requirements, terms and conditions of Contract to managers and interested parties;
• Assists in bid vendors list definition;
• Approves the cost estimate of materials.
• Prepares the bidding documents for Contractor/ subcontract RFQ’s;
• Identifies the pre-bid agreements to be completed, if necessary;
• Endorses the project organization, overall project schedule, overall execution plan, overall resources plan developed by the Project team;
• Integrates proposal packages prepared by the individual Operating Companies and Proposal Partners (if any) and reconcile possible discrepancies;
• Discusses with the Commercial Managers and approve each Operating Company proposal package in accordance with the BU's Commercial strategy;
• Managing proposal timelines, ensuring timely completion and submission to the proposal to the Client.
• Coordinating with subject matter experts across departments for proposal content.
• Liaise with and support the Project Manager to ensure the project is executed safely and properly
• Support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolution with Contractors
• Maintaining and updating a Content Management System for proposal documentation.
• Manage proposal timelines and coordinate proposal governance and sign-off.
• Coordinate and review/edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery.
• Document template management in line with company branding.
• Ensure timely delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes.
• Any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Sales, Marketing or related role, in the oil and gas sector.
• Good knowledge of contract law and legal requirements involved with contracts
• Has strong negotiation and mediation skills
• Experience with sales tools and software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Subject Matter Expertise in proposal and RFP best practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• o Should reside in Port Harcourt or willing to relocate.

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge management, proposal project management and data analytics.
• Ability to facilitate collaboration, encourage creative problem solving and navigate conflict.
• Attention to details.
• Organization, Flexibility and adaptability.
• Creative and innovative Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Words/Excel/Power point/Outlook/Projects).
• Self-starter and a team player who is target and result-drive.
• Strong time management / prioritization skills.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.