Tender Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Tender Specialist to join our team in Islamabad. This full-time, onsite role offers an excellent opportunity to support and grow within our tender and proposal operations, handling both local and international procurement opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 2 years of relevant experience and a strong interest in tender management, proposal development, and business development processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in identifying and reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), tenders, and other procurement opportunities.
- Review tender documents thoroughly to understand scope, eligibility criteria, submission requirements, and deadlines.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of compliance checklists and tender tracking systems to ensure timely submissions.
- Coordinate with internal teams to gather technical, commercial, company, and supporting documentation required for tender responses.
- Assist in drafting tender responses, proposals, and related supporting documents, ensuring accuracy and alignment with tender requirements.
- Conduct basic market and procurement research to identify relevant business opportunities.
- Maintain organized records of submitted tenders, deadlines, clarifications, and outcomes for future reference.
- Monitor government, corporate, and international procurement portals to stay updated on new opportunities.
- Perform proofreading, formatting, and quality checks on tender documents prior to submission.
- Follow up on missing information and coordinate with stakeholders to meet submission deadlines.
- Utilize MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF tools effectively for document preparation and management.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Marketing, Management, or a related discipline.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in tender management, procurement, proposals, business development, or related fields.
- Basic understanding of RFPs, RFQs, tenders, bids, and proposal processes.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent document management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a structured environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- Familiarity with government procurement portals or tender platforms is considered an advantage.
- Exposure to AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot for research, document review, and drafting support is a plus.
- Candidates should have a genuine interest in procurement, tender documentation, proposal preparation, and business development. This role is focused specifically on tender and proposal activities and is not related to general content writing or digital marketing.

This position offers a valuable career path in tender management and proposal development within an international business context. Candidates interested in contributing to a dynamic team and expanding their expertise in procurement and business development are encouraged to apply.