Job Description
Job Title
Bidding Specialist
Job Family
Professionals
Job Grade
Based on qualifications
Department
Special Projects
Reporting to
Bidding Manager
Direct Reports
 
 
Job Purpose
As a Bidding Specialist at Tarjama, you will play a critical role in identifying business opportunities, conducting research, and compiling winning proposals that align with the company's strategic objectives
 
 This role will be responsible for securing new business opportunities by leading the development of winning proposals and managing the bidding process. This individual will assess risks, maintain records, and possess strong bilingual and communication skills. The goal is to support company growth by securing contracts that align with company goals.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
Conducting market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and evaluate their potential.
 
 
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project managers, operations, commercial, and senior personnel, to gather information and develop proposals that meet customer requirements.
 
 
Assessing and managing technical and commercial risks associated with each bid to ensure the highest chance of success.
 
 
Supporting the bid preparation process, including compiling key points for management review, creating visually appealing proposals, and responding to customer and stakeholder inquiries.
 
 
Conducting feasibility studies, vendor selection, and proposal evaluations in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and competitive bid.
 
 
Ensuring that proposals effectively communicate the value proposition, including the benefits and competitive advantages of Tarjama's services.
 
 
Maintaining accurate records and tracking of all bid opportunities, submissions, and outcomes.
 
 
Continuously seeking opportunities to improve the bid process, including identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
 
 
Maintaining strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
 
 
Staying informed on industry trends and developments to ensure that proposals remain current and competitive.
 
 
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and partners, to enhance business opportunities.
 
 
 
 
Education, Experience & Qualifications
 
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Economics, or any other related field.
4-6 years of experience in proposal development and project management.
Proven skills in writing and editing proposal content within a complex business environment.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to demonstrate driven results and accountability of business needs.
Excellent level of proficiency with MS Office Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Excellent creative Arabic and English writing Skills.
Ability to deliver compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer agreed-upon requirements and timeframes.
Proven ability to work and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective. 
Superb teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Organizational and time-management skills.
 
Behavioral Competencies
Technical Competencies
Team Building & Management
Conflict Management
Time Management
Results Orientation
Influencing Others
Program & Project Planning
Program & Project Management
Project Execution
Risk Management
Proposal Management