Procurement & Bid Specialist Job at the Place - Smackers Limited

The Place - We are a fast growing, world class, and dynamic, multi-billion Nigerian conglomerates, established and managed by a team of professionals with decades of management consulting and accounting experience/ training from Arthur Andersen (now KPMG in Nigeria). We are a profitable player in the QSR sector of the Hospitality industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of over 1000 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement & Bid Specialist

Job Location: Lekki - Ikoyi Link Bridge, Lagos

Job Description

• We are searching for a level-headed bid officer to join our excellent team. In this role, you will identify opportunities for bid submissions, develop bid-winning strategies, conduct research, write and edit proposals, negotiate with stakeholders, and collaborate with other team members to ensure bid security.
• A top-notch bid officer will be able to write effective proposals while adhering to budgetary and time constraints. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a sound understanding of Real Estate industry in Nigeria and be able to communicate and negotiate with a range of property stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities for bid submissions and raising them with the Project team.
• Conducting research and brainstorming key points to include in the bid.
• Keeping track of all costs and managing budgets.
• Working closely with project managers, design managers, estimators, and senior quantity surveying officer
• Crafting persuasive and detailed proposals.
• Ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Liaising with property/Real estate suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Conducting team briefings once bids have been secured.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate Management, Procurement or another relevant discipline.
• Experience in a top well known real estate company in Nigeria is advantageous.
• Excellent procurement & Bidding skills is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
• Deadline-driven and committed to excellence.

Compensation 

• Health plan
• Pension
• 13th Month bonus
• Free Lunch