Elper Oilfield Engineering Nigeria Limited - Our company specialises in Engineering Consultancy, Technical Support services, Manpower supply services, Inspection and quality management (QA/QC), NDT services, production facilities operation and maintenance services, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, installation and construction services, and supply of specialized oilfield equipment.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Commercial & Tender Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
The Commercial & Tender Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end tendering process in our company which plays within the oil and gas servicing environment, ensuring competitive, compliant, and value-driven proposals.
This role integrates cross-functional inputs across technical, financial, sourcing, and commercial domains to deliver winning bids aligned with business development strategy.
By managing multiple opportunities and influencing stakeholders, the role contributes directly to long-term growth objectives of the company.
ResponsibilitiesAs Commercial & Tender Manager, you will be responsible for:
Developing commercial proposals and quotations in oil and gas servicing environment, ensuring competitiveness, profitability, and strong client value propositions.
Leading all functions supporting the commercial process and business development, including technical proposals, schedules, sourcing strategies, execution plans, quality plans, financials, and investment requirements.
Developing or supporting cost models associated with contract scope to ensure accuracy and alignment with commercial strategy.
Revising and negotiating customer scope, pricing, contractual Terms & Conditions, and technical and financial aspects of the bidding process.
Preparing and presenting deal business cases for functional and leadership approvals prior to submission.
Supporting operational, financial, commercial, and contractual risk assessments, including securing internal approvals for deviations from company standards.
Ensuring compliance with internal processes and supporting governance and audit requirements.
Supporting price benchmarking, competitive positioning, and bid strategy development.
Managing standardized service offerings with predefined configurations and providing client advisory where required.
Compiling and submitting complete tender documentation within defined timelines.
Leading the process from Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ) through to handover to execution teams.
Leading or supporting implementation of variation orders and contract amendments within backlog agreements
To be successful in this role you will
Have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering,98i Quality Assurance & Control, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline; OR a degree in another field supported by strong analytical and mathematical capabilities.
A Master’s degree or a specialized master’s in Energy Economics, Project Management, or Contract Law is required
Have 12+ years of experience across Commercial Proposals, Costing, Contracts, Project Management, Engineering.
Have at least 7+ years of experience within the Oil and gas market with strong Bid & Tender Management skill set. Technical and Commercial Bid Evaluations (TBE/CBE) and e-procurement platforms like Nipe X, SAP Ariba, NIPEX, Smart GEP, or NAPIMS.
Have advanced to fluent English proficiency, both written and verbal.
Familiarity with Oil & Gas standards (ISO 9001:2015, API Q1/Q2, QHSE)
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt messaging across different audiences.
Have the ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams without formal authority.
Have proven capability to manage medium to high complexity scopes of work and contractual structures.
Be able to coordinate multiple commercial opportunities simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Have strong analytical and mathematical capabilities with attention to detail.
Demonstrate resilience and the ability to perform under pressure and manage workload seasonality effectively.
Application Closing Date20th October, 2026.
How to Apply
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