GRS Recruitment are working closely with an International Company who are searching for a talented and detail orientated Pricing and Costing Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will work as part of an internal bid team and support them with providing accurate pricing and costing for Financial Proposals. Please note this role in the future will include traveling overseas which will include Asia and Africa. If you offer a background in Costing Analysis and Development in an International Company, please reach out to GRS Recruitment for further information.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist in the qualification of sales opportunities based on potential revenue and profit margin
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Read and understand client requests and their requirements and inform the extended bid team of potential pricing issues and/or seek clarification as needed
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Identify all costing elements/ cost drivers based on client requests
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Source and verify unit costs and staff salaries from suppliers and the financial/ operational teams
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Develop and manage costing models for the different companies within the Group
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Lead and manage all costing aspects of the financial proposal
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Share pricing strategies to make the financial proposals more competitive and cost efficient
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Participate in and support reviews/meetings as defined by the Bid Manager, including Bid/No-Bid, Bid Solutions Meetings, Bid Review Meetings, Handover Meetings and Win/Loss Assessments
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Manage the bid timeline and ensure that the financial proposal is completed within the stipulated time frames
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Support hand-over of cost commitment to Operations
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance or any other relevant field
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Previous experience in costing analysis and development in an international environment
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Demonstrated knowledge of cost modelling and understanding of cost drivers
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Prior experience with financial proposal development in the international development field an advantage
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Experience from supplier negotiations and procurement processes
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Excellent computer skills including advanced MS Excel
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Fluent in corporate English
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Knowledge of general accounting principles
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work closely with staff from across the organization
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Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
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Accuracy, high attention to detail and organization skills
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Must be able to work extended hours during peak periods
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to Hayley Buckle, hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 720 for further information.