Projects Tendering & Business Development Officer - Saudi National

Role Overview

Projects Tendering & Business Development Officer at JLL, located on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is open to Saudi Nationals.

Company Overview

JLL is a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. The company is committed to shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology. JLL helps organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying, and investing in real estate.

Role Purpose

The Projects Tendering & Business Development Officer manages procurement platforms, oversees end-to-end bid operations processes, and supports projects tendering and business development efforts to enable JLL to pursue and win relevant tender opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Platform Management

• Manage procurement platforms including ETIMAD, ARIBA, ORACLE, and all other similar platforms and portals.
• Handle pre-qualification requirements, documentation, licenses, and dates.
• Ensure compliance with vendor requirements and maintain effective communication.

Tender Identification & Documentation

• Search for and identify available tenders relevant to JLL's scope of work.
• Download and communicate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to relevant teams.
• Coordinate the purchase of RFPs as required.
• Prepare and submit all proposals in dual language as specified in tender documents.

Bid Operations & Submission Management

• Manage bid lines and timeframes related to tender processes.
• Ensure timely completion and adherence to all deadlines.
• Submit all queries and download and communicate responses from clients during the tender process.
• Ensure timely submission of Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and Last and Final Offer (LAFO) documents when required.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to gather and submit bid-essential information for tender communication.
• Interact effectively with vendors, internal teams, and clients.

Tracking & Analytics

• Maintain a tracker to record bid submission data.
• Analyze success rates and track Letters of Feedback (LOFs) and Notices of Award (NOAs).

Business Development Support

• Support business development activities by identifying and assessing potential projects.
• Prepare tender documentation and participate in client presentations as required.

Financial Administration

• Assist with payment processes by submitting completion certificates and invoices as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in bid operations, procurement, and business development.
• Experience in bid operations, bid management, and a strong understanding of project tendering processes.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms, with knowledge of the ETIMAD system preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple tenders and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and compliance with tender requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information

• Position requires on-site work in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• This position is for Saudi National candidates.
• JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.