Limeswood International Company Limited is a company with many years of industrial experience in software development, Integrated Security Services and IT distribution excellence. We pride ourselves in being the pioneer of all IT solutions in west Africa and employing individuals with innovations and creativities. With a vast amount of knowledge and experience, as well as devoted employees, our company is acting as the leading force through innovation, excellence, and providing clients with up-to-date, tailor made IT solutions.
Job Purpose
- The Commercial Tendering and Bidding Officer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing the full tendering and bidding lifecycle for the organization.
- This role ensures that all bids are competitive, compliant, and submitted on time, maximizing the company’s success rate.
- The officer will leverage platforms like Ariba and NIPEX to identify opportunities, manage submissions, and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Tender & Bid Management:
- Identify and evaluate commercial tendering opportunities on platforms such as NIPEX and Ariba.
- Prepare, coordinate, and submit high-quality bid documents in compliance with client requirements and internal standards.
- Ensure timely submission of bids, proposals, and supporting documentation.
Commercial Analysis & Strategy:
- Conduct detailed commercial, financial, and technical analysis to inform bid strategy and pricing.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance) to develop compelling and compliant proposals.
- Recommend innovative approaches to increase win probability while mitigating commercial risks.
Vendor & Client Management:
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and strategic partners.
- Monitor and track bid outcomes, client feedback, and market trends to inform future submissions.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate records of all tenders, bids, and supporting documents.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate procurement policies.
- Monitor deadlines, deliverables, and internal approvals to maintain high standards of governance.
Continuous Improvement:
- Evaluate previous bids for lessons learned and areas of improvement.
- Implement best practices in tendering, pricing, and bid management.
- Stay updated on industry trends, platform updates, and new bidding opportunities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate submission of tenders.
- Win rate of submitted bids.
- Compliance with internal and client bidding requirements.
- Quality and completeness of bid documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 4- 6 years’ experience in tendering, bidding, or commercial roles in the oil & gas, engineering, or construction sectors.
- Demonstrable expertise in Ariba and NIPEX platforms.
- Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management principles.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines