Proposal Specialist

Job title: Proposal SpecialistWe are seeking a highly motivated Proposal Specialist to lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of high-quality technical and commercial proposals in response to RFQs, RFPs, and tendering opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in proposal management, cost estimation, pricing strategies, and cross-functional coordination to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely submissions.Key ResponsibilitiesReview RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents to identify technical, commercial, and compliance requirements, while ensuring adherence to submission deadlines.Prepare, coordinate, and manage comprehensive technical and commercial proposals.Develop pricing models, quotations, cost estimates, and commercial offers aligned with organizational objectives.Conduct costing, pricing, and commercial analyses using advanced Microsoft Excel tools and methodologies.Ensure proposal accuracy, completeness, compliance, and alignment with customer requirements and tender specifications.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, technical teams, and suppliers to gather and validate required information.Maintain proposal documentation, templates, pricing databases, and historical records.Manage multiple bid opportunities simultaneously while ensuring effective schedule tracking and on-time submission.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.3 to 5 years of experience in proposal management, tendering, bidding, costing, pricing, or commercial operations.Proven experience in the preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals.Strong understanding of RFQ, RFP, tendering, bid management, costing, and pricing processes.Previous experience with government or defense sector tenders is highly desirable.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pricing models, formulas, data analysis, and cost calculations.Excellent English communication, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred SkillsBid & Proposal ManagementTendering & BiddingCost Estimation & PricingCommercial Proposal DevelopmentRFQ / RFP ManagementGovernment & Defense TendersAdvanced Microsoft Excel📍 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia📈 Experience: 3-5 Years