Tender Manager – EPC Freight

Tender Manager – EPC Freight

Houston, TX | Competitive Base Performance-Based Bonus

Role Overview

We seek an experienced Tender Manager specialized in EPC freight forwarding to lead and manage complex tender processes for multi-modal logistics projects. The role demands strategic ownership of tender lifecycle management, commercial evaluation, and contract negotiation within high-value EPC supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender management for EPC freight projects across air, ocean, and trucking modes.
• Analyze tender requests, develop competitive pricing strategies, and prepare comprehensive bid submissions aligned with client requirements and internal commercial targets.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance teams to ensure feasibility and profitability of tender proposals.
• Manage relationships with carriers and vendors to secure optimal rate structures and service commitments.
• Maintain tender pipelines, monitor market trends, and provide strategic insights to enhance win rates.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts post-tender award to safeguard margin and compliance.
• Implement and maintain tender management best practices and tools to optimize process efficiency.
• Provide regular reporting on tender status, outcomes, and performance metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing tender processes in EPC freight forwarding or related project logistics sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in multi-modal freight tender pricing and negotiation.
• In-depth understanding of EPC project supply chains and logistics requirements.
• Proficiency with freight management and tender platforms (CargoWise or similar).
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-driven bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and professional development support.
• Opportunity to influence strategic EPC logistics growth within a leading global freight forwarding environment.

Why Join Our Customer?

Step into a critical commercial leadership role supporting complex EPC logistics projects. Join a dynamic, growth-oriented team committed to operational excellence and strategic market positioning. Based in Houston, you will drive commercial success in high-stakes tender environments and shape future project logistics initiatives.