Vice President - Tendering

About the role

The Vice President – Tendering will lead the end‑to‑end tendering process for building and infrastructure projects, from RFP development through to contract award. This senior position reports to senior leadership and works closely with users, legal, finance and project teams to ensure compliant, value‑driven procurement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full tendering cycle, including pre‑qualification, RFP preparation, bid evaluation, and contract finalisation.
• Review and update tender scope templates and documentation to align with current laws, regulations and company policies.
• Develop and maintain a classified database of consultants, contractors and service providers based on expertise and performance.
• Coordinate site visits, pre‑bid meetings, and technical clarification sessions with users and vendors.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive offers while mitigating risk.
• Conduct spend analysis and market research to support innovative design solutions.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in tendering and general procurement within the construction sector.
• At least 2 years of managerial experience overseeing procurement teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Cost Estimation; membership in a professional body such as RICS is preferred.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of FIDIC contract terms and local procurement legislation.
• Proficiency with ERP procurement modules for managing the tendering workflow.