About the Role

The Tender Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end bidding process for public and private sector opportunities while ensuring full compliance with legal and submission requirements.

The role focuses on identifying relevant tenders, coordinating cross-functional inputs, and delivering high-quality, competitive proposals that support National Marketers PLC’s revenue growth and strategic positioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tender Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Identify and evaluate relevant tender opportunities from government portals, newspapers, and international platforms 

• Build and maintain a strong, qualified tender pipeline aligned with business priorities 

• Track tender timelines, eligibility criteria, and submission deadlines 

• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of all tender-related information 

2. Bid Preparation & Submission

• Manage end-to-end preparation, compilation, and submission of tender documents (technical, financial, and administrative) 

• Ensure all submissions meet required formats and are delivered on time (physical and electronic) 

• Coordinate internal approvals prior to submission 

• Maintain high-quality and professionally structured bid documentation 

3. Technical & Financial Proposal Development

• Coordinate with Product, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather required inputs 

• Support development of competitive pricing strategies in line with company objectives 

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of technical specifications and commercial proposals 

• Verify validity of all required documents (trade license, tax clearance, bid bonds, etc.) 

4. Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure strict adherence to Ethiopian procurement laws and tender requirements 

• Eliminate risks of administrative and technical disqualification 

• Act as focal point for bid clarifications and communication with issuing authorities 

• Manage bid bonds and bank guarantees, including timely issuance and recovery 

 

5. Post-Award Coordination & Reporting

• Support handover of awarded tenders to Operations, Logistics, and Aftersales teams  

• Ensure clear communication of scope, timelines, and contractual obligations 

• Maintain tender database, including submitted bids, results, and performance tracking 

Conduct basic win/loss analysis to support continuous 

Job Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Law, or a related field 

Experience

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in tender or bid management 

• Experience working within the Ethiopian procurement environment is preferred 

Skills & Competencies

• Tender Management & Bid Coordination 

• Technical Proposal Writing 

• Financial Analysis & Pricing Support 

• Knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations (Ethiopia) 

• Attention to Detail & Document Accuracy 

• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication 

• Time Management & Deadline Adherence 

What You’ll Get

• Exposure to strategic and high-value business opportunities 

• Hands-on experience in end-to-end commercial processes 

• A fast-paced environment with real business impact 

• Opportunities to build cross-functional expertise 

• A performance-driven and collaborative team culture 

How To Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the application form below:

[https://forms.gle/Bh2GcWmp5xd9s7KN7] 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Requirements This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Law or related field and 2–3 years of experience in tender or bid management. The role involves sourcing tenders, managing the bid lifecycle, preparing technical and financial proposals, ensuring compliance with Ethiopian procurement laws, and coordinating post-award activities. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.