Overview
Bid Manager Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at First Access Consulting
Title: Bid Manager
Company: First Access Consulting
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and submission of bids, ensuring compliance with client specifications, tender requirements, and deadlines.
- Collaborate with internal teams (sales, finance, technical, legal) to gather all required input for bid preparation.
- Manage the submission process through platforms such as Etimad and SAP Ariba, ensuring all required documents are prepared and submitted accurately.
- Review bid documents for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with client requirements.
- Interface with engineering teams to shape IoT architecture solutions, Connectivity (5G, LPWAN, Satellite), AI & Data platforms, Command & Control Center integration, and Cybersecurity frameworks.
- Ensure solution feasibility and delivery readiness.
- Ensure compliance with all legal, contractual, and regulatory standards.
- Address client queries related to bid requirements and ensured clear understanding of expectations.
- Conduct basic market research to identify relevant opportunities and gather competitor information.
- Provide feedback and lessons learned to improve the efficiency and quality of future bids.
- Assist in formatting, proofreading, and finalizing bid documents for professional presentation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- PMP or APMP certification is an advantage.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in bidding, preferably in companies within the same industry or related fields.
- Strong track record in managing bids on Etimad and other tendering platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba).
- Proficiency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Word and Excel).
- Preferably skilled in formatting, layout design, and presentation of bid documents.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Good communication and coordination skills across teams.