# Tendering & Procurement Senior Specialist

> Star · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-12

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Business Development

## Description

Responsible for managing tendering operations, monitoring procurement portals, and supporting the end-to-end bid submission process. Acts as the central coordination point between BD, procurement, and leadership to ensure timely identification and submission of opportunities.  
  
  
**Key Responsibilities**  
  
**Tendering Inbox & Opportunity Tracking**  
• Manage the tendering inbox and review incoming RFPs/RFQs.  
• Identify relevant opportunities and upload them to the RFP tracker.  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking of all opportunities.

  
**Client Follow-ups & Tender Status Management**

• Proactively follow up with clients and procurement teams on all submitted tenders.  
• Track tender status, including evaluation progress, clarification requests, and award timelines.  
• Maintain continuous visibility on each opportunity through regular follow-ups.  
• Ensure timely responses to client clarifications and additional requirements.  
• Update internal stakeholders on tender progress, risks, and expected outcomes.

   
  
**Portal Monitoring & Management**  
• Monitor procurement and vendor portals, including:  
• **Etimad Platform**  
• **SAP Ariba**  
• Download RFP documents, track updates, and monitor deadlines.  
  
  
**Bid Submission Support**  
• Coordinate with BD team and leadership on opportunities.  
• Prepare and organize submission requirements and documents.  
• Upload final submissions on portals within deadlines and ensure compliance.  
  
  
**Vendor Registration**  
• Register the company as a vendor on client platforms.  
• Submit required documentation and maintain updated company profiles.  
• Track and follow up on registration status.  
  
  
**Internal Coordination**  
• Communicate opportunities and updates with BD team and leadership.  
• Follow up to ensure alignment and timely actions across teams.

## Requirements

**Functional Background:** Minimum of 2–3 years of experience specifically within a **Procurement, Tendering, or Business Development Support** department.

**Government Procurement:** Solid understanding of the **Saudi Government Procurement Law** and regulations.

**Government Portals:** High familiarity with government portals (specifically **Etimad**, SAP Ariba, etc.).

**Technical Skills:** Strong proficiency in **Microsoft Office** (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

**Language:** Arabic (fluent) and English (fluent).

**Mindset & Personality:**

-   Highly proactive and detail-oriented.
-   Strong ownership and accountability.
-   Excellent coordination and follow-up skills.
-   Comfortable handling pressure and working to tight deadlines.

## Apply

[Apply at Star](https://apply.workable.com/star-sa/j/9666E46271/apply)

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