Bids and Tendering Manager at VURIN Group

The VURIN Group is a diversified portfolio of businesses across various sectors of the oil and gas and infrastructure industries, in Nigeria and beyond, with the primary mission to establish, grow, and manage the most successful group of energy operations and support businesses, in terms of superior shareholder returns, business leadership, and contribution to society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bids and Tendering Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Oil & Gas

Responsibilities
Bids & Tendering Leadership:

• Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and submission of high-quality technical and commercial tenders.
• Develop competitive bid strategies, pricing models, and cost estimations to maximize win rates.
• Ensure all tender submissions meet client specifications, legal requirements, and compliance standards.
• Monitor bid timelines and ensure timely delivery of proposals.

Contract & Risk Management:

• Oversee contract administration, including claims management, amendments, and correspondence.
• Identify risks and opportunities in contracts and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contracts are executed in line with organizational goals and client expectations.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Legal, Business Development) to gather critical inputs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, regulators, and partners.
• Represent the company in pre-bid meetings, negotiations, and client presentations.

Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain a repository of past bids and lessons learned for process optimization.
• Track industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to shape future bid strategies.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant professional certification (CIPS, PMP, or equivalent) is a strong advantage.

Experience:

• 7–10 years’ proven experience in bid management, tendering, and contract administration within oil & gas or related industries.
• Strong expertise in NIPEX portal and tendering processes.
• Track record of leading high-value tenders and achieving successful contract awards.
• Experience in risk management, pricing strategies, and complex negotiations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep understanding of procurement, contracts, and industry compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, ERP systems (SAP), and bid management tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present at senior levels.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online