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Senior Bid Coordinator

Job Description - Senior Bid Coordinator


Company Introduction and Overview


At International SOS, our mission is simple: to protect and save lives. As the world's leading health and security services company, we help organizations safeguard their people wherever they work, travel, or operate.


We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Bid Coordinator to join our MEA team in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced bid professional to coordinate high-quality tenders and proposals, collaborate with stakeholders across the region, and contribute directly to business growth


About the Role

As the Senior Bid Coordinator, you will play a critical role in coordinating the preparation, administration, and submission of high-quality, compliant bids, tenders, proposals, RFIs, RFQs, and Expressions of Interest across the MEA region. Working closely with the Bid Manager and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help ensure that submissions are delivered on time, meet client requirements, and showcase the best of International SOS.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Tender Coordination



  • Support the end-to-end coordination of tender and proposal activities across the MEA region.

  • Assist the Bid Manager with bid qualification processes and opportunity assessments.

  • Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder inputs to ensure timely submissions.

  • Monitor multiple concurrent bid opportunities and maintain submission schedules.


Proposal Development & Submission



  • Compile, format, update, and maintain bid documentation and proposal content.

  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company standards.

  • Prepare professional, brand-compliant proposal templates and presentation materials.

  • Coordinate proposal reviews, approvals, version control, and final submissions.


Stakeholder Management



  • Collaborate with Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Medical Services, Account Management, and operational teams.

  • Build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.


Quality, Compliance & Governance



  • Ensure adherence to tender requirements, governance standards, and company policies.

  • Coordinate clarification requests and maintain accurate submission records.

  • Identify potential risks, challenges, or competing priorities and escalate appropriately.


Continuous Improvement



  • Contribute to the enhancement of bid management processes and best practices.

  • Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the bid function.

Qualification and Experience Requirements


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • APMP Foundation Certification is advantageous but not essential


Experience



  • 5 to 7 years of experience in bid coordination, tender administration, proposal management, or bid support within a structured bid environment.

  • Experience coordinating complex tender submissions involving multiple stakeholders.

  • Strong understanding of bid management processes, tender requirements, compliance reviews, and submission procedures.

  • Experience maintaining bid libraries, templates, content repositories, and submission records.


Technical Skills



  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Strong document management, quality assurance, and version control capabilities.

  • Understanding of proposal presentation and graphic design principles is advantageous.


Competencies



  • Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented

  • A confident communicator and relationship builder

  • Customer-focused and solutions-driven

  • Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure

  • Resilient, adaptable, and proactive

  • Collaborative and culturally agile

  • Committed to continuous learning and professional development



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