Tender Desk Co-ordinator

Our clients Fleet Department in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is looking for a A Tender Desk Co-Ordinator

The Position

The Tender Desk Coordinator is responsible for optimal completion of the tender process for vessel repairs and modifications.

Other responsibilities:

• Assess whether the specifications provided by the inspector are suitable for outsourcing.
• Check the availability of docking slots and berthing space.
• Prepare invitations to tender in collaboration with SMD and send them to the agreed shipyards.
• Responsible for assessing the offers received and advising the Plant Department on these offers-
• Negotiate and contract with the selected shipyard, in consultation with the Plant Department.
• Act as a the contact for the Technical Superintendent of the relevant vessel and the shipyard throughout the process, from tender to contract.
• Analyse the results achieved from the tenders.
• Prepare and conclude framework agreements on commercial and legal issues in collaboration with LCD and VOP.
• Follow up on various administrative tasks, including administering and evaluating shipyards, follow up on End Repair Reports and enter relevant documents into the internal database.

We ask for

• Completed mechanical engineering programme at a higher professional level (HBO) or equivalent.
• Relevant work experience at a shipyard or shipping company.
• Relevant commercial experience.
• Detail-oriented team player with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good with figures and skilled in the field of contracts, with an ability to draw structured conclusions from a large amounts of data.
• Very good command of the Dutch and English languages.
  Skilled in MS Office applications.

We offer

A varied, international working environment where you will work individually as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About Our Client

A leading international contractor specializing in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects (oils, gas and wind). They are an innovative partner for our clients and, for over one hundred years, have been helping to create the infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. Our staff are committed, entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about water and technology.