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Tender Manager

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Agency
Catenon

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a professional with an engineering background and at least 5 years of experience in public tendering, bid preparation and technical-economic analysis. Experience in quality and audits will be valued.
An analytical, organised, decisive and dynamic profile is essential, with leadership skills, decision-making ability and excellent internal and external communication skills.

The role

From Catenon, we are looking for a Tender Manager to join a leading company in its sector, in a strategic role with direct impact on business development and the technical and economic viability of high-value projects.

The selected candidate will provide direct support to the Director of Operations and Development, leading the planning, analysis and preparation of tenders in coordination with multiple internal areas. They will be responsible for studying technical and administrative specifications, assessing the viability of each project, preparing budgets, defining technical solutions and coordinating complete bids together with Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Business Development.

A key role for those who enjoy working in multitasking environments, with a strong results orientation and the ability to turn technical information into competitive proposals.

What you'll do

Analysis of technical and administrative specifications and contractual documentation.

Assessment of the technical, economic and legal viability of projects.

Preparation of budgets and cost estimates.

Requesting and comparing bids from suppliers and subcontractors.

Preparation of technical reports and administrative and economic documentation.

Identification of risks and opportunities.

Cross-functional coordination with internal departments.

Monitoring of tenders and updating the tender database.

Continuous improvement of procedures and calculation tools.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry
Recruitment

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Leading multinational in outdoor communication solutions, specialised in the management of urban furniture, advertising media and public concession projects throughout the national territory.

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