Supplier Onboarding & RFQ/RFP Specialist
First Technology Group
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Register the company on customer procurement and supplier databases.
- Maintain accurate records of registration details, portal access, and compliance documents.
- Track renewal dates and ensure all certifications and documents remain valid.
- Liaise with procurement departments to resolve onboarding or compliance queries.
- Monitor public and private sector procurement platforms for relevant RFQs, RFQs, RFPs, and tenders.
- Maintain a central tracker of open opportunities, submission deadlines, and statuses.
- Assess tender requirements and escalate to the appropriate internal teams.
- Ensure timely distribution of opportunities to sales, pre-sales, and tender teams for action.
- Assist in compiling compliance documents and company information required for submissions.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary input for proposals.
- Support the tender office with administrative and document preparation tasks.
- Produce weekly and monthly reports on supplier onboarding progress and tender opportunities.
- Track outcomes of submitted bids and identify trends for management review.
- Continuously improve processes to streamline onboarding and opportunity management.
- Internal: Sales team, Pre-sales, Tender office, Finance, Compliance.
- External: Customer procurement departments, Supplier portal administrators, Regulatory bodies (where applicable).
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier portals (public and private sector).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
- Prior experience with supplier onboarding, procurement platforms, or tender administration preferred.
- Experience in public sector procurement processes is advantageous.
- Timeliness and accuracy of supplier onboarding.
- Number of opportunities identified and tracked.
- Compliance and completeness of RFQ/RFP submissions.
- Quality and accuracy of reporting to management.
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