Key Responsibilities (including activities)
Process Development
- Contribute to the creation and enhancement of global tender processes and procedures in alignment with company strategy, aiming to improve the success rate of handled activities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize the global tender processes.
Global Tender Support
Respond to customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation) accurately and in a timely manner, including tasks such as:
- Analyzing volumes,
- Coordinating responses to RFIs (Requests for Information),
- Performing CO2 and sustainable fuel calculations,
- Providing tailored support to Tender Managers.
Facilitate the RFQ compliance process and take ownership of the Terms & Conditions Check (TACC) process.
Agent Tenders
- Manage the tender pricing process for agent tenders, ensuring alignment with global tender policies and collaborating with Tender Managers for accurate and timely tender handling.
- Coordinate pricing responses from agent countries for global and regional tenders, ensuring timely and quality submissions.
Global Spot Quote Desk
- Manage the Spot Quote KPI by targeting the right customers. In collaboration with the Team Leader:
- Regularly assess (via monthly reports/calls) the customer portfolio, identifying opportunities to replace less promising customers with more viable ones, and implement changes as appropriate.
- Enhance hit rate and revenue by challenging Product/Procurement teams, quoting countries, and Account Managers on the competitiveness of their quotes.
- Discuss and review spot quote results with customers.
Management Information & Reporting
- Administer and report key information (standard or requested reports) and results related to tender support and spot quote activities.
- Utilize global applications to gather and present relevant data.
Leadership
- Guide, develop, and motivate direct reports in alignment with HR policies and organizational goals to ensure the necessary quality and quantity of staff for current and future needs.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies within the team.
- Lead the performance management process, including performance appraisals and mid-year reviews.
- Identify and support team and individual development needs, ensuring follow-up and execution of growth plans.
- Foster team commitment to business vision, mission, and values, serving as a role model and ambassador.
- Inspire, engage, and develop all direct reports through transparent and trustworthy communication.
- Regularly communicate strategic goals and business results, engaging in open dialogue.
- Ensure the implementation of training programs in collaboration with HR.
Additional Remarks
- Some international travel may be required.
- Flexible working hours may be needed to accommodate business demands.