Head of Global Tender & Contract Management

Head of Global Tender & Contract Management

Published 23 of September

Noatum Logistics is a global logistics operator and part of AD Ports Group, with a strong international footprint and more than 4,250 logistics professionals worldwide. We provide integrated solutions across ocean and air freight, contract and project logistics, customs, warehousing and distribution, eCommerce, and supply chain management.

We are looking for a Head of Global Tender & Contract Management to lead our global Tender Management function and play a key role in supporting Noatum Logistics’ commercial growth.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Excellence, this role will lead a global team of tender management professionals and oversee complex, strategic opportunities across geographies, products, and transport modes. The position will be responsible for driving consistency, governance, and excellence across the end-to-end tender and contract management process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, competitive, and customer-focused proposals.

Working in close partnership with Sales, Product, Pricing, Solutions Design, Legal, and Operations, the role will develop winning tender strategies, ensure customer requirements are fully addressed, manage commercial risks, and effectively communicate Noatum Logistics’ value proposition.

As our global subject matter expert for Tender Management and Contract Governance, you will also champion best practices, continuous improvement, and process excellence across the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a truly global function and make a direct impact on how Noatum Logistics wins and manages strategic business opportunities worldwide.

Minimum requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Tender Management, Bid Management, Contract Management, Commercial Excellence, Business Development, or a related commercial function.
• Proven experience managing complex international or global tenders within the logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, or supply chain industry.
• Previous experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of global logistics products and services, including Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Contract Logistics, and Integrated Supply Chain Solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate cross-functional teams across different regions and cultures.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Leadership & Team Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Project & Process Management
• Collaboration & Influencing
• Contract & Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Results Orientation
• Decision Making
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate opportunities, identify customer value propositions, and manage contractual risks.
• Experience working with CRM, Tender Management, and business intelligence platforms.
• Excellent project management, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory; additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple complex opportunities simultaneously.

At Noatum Logistics, we guarantee equal opportunities and non-discrimination based on sex, gender, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation in our selection processes. Our goal is to maximize people’s talents in all their diversity while eliminating any form of discrimination.