Pricing Specialist – Aid & Relief

Job title : Pricing Specialist – Aid & Relief

RCS : RCS L

Location : UAE (Dubai)

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services.

As the experts in freight forwarding, we deliver 100% assurance to our customers via a mindset that’s always looking ahead to the next commercial opportunity, predicting the next potential issue, anticipating the next global trend. Because at DHL Global Forwarding, we’re not simply about freight forwarding. We’re about forward-thinking ways to connect people: and improve their lives.

JOB PURPOSE

Prepare and submit bids, tenders and proposals for the Aid & Relief business. Ensure submissions are timely, accurate, compliant and supported by effective coordination across commercial, operational and regional stakeholders

KEY TASKS

• Coordinate end-to-end bid, tender, RFQ, RFP and EOI submissions
• Manage bid plans, timelines, action trackers, document versions and submission deadlines
• Respond timely to quotation requests with competitive pricing and required solutions
• Negotiate better rates based on volumes with DHL stations, suppliers
• Collect and consolidate inputs from commercial, operations, finance, legal, procurement and country teams
• Prepare and format proposal documents, presentations, capability statements and supporting materials
• Check submissions against customer requirements, internal policies and approval processes.
• Maintain bid templates, content libraries, tender records and opportunity pipelines
• Monitor relevant tender portals and support the identification and qualification of opportunities

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain, International Relations or a related field
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, multi-country or multi-stakeholder tender submissions
• 3-5 years' experience in bid coordination, tender management, proposal support or commercial administration
• Good understanding of freight forwarding products, including air, ocean, road, multimodal transport, customs and supply-chain services
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint; document version control and tech knowledge
• Strong written English and professional document-editing skills; additional languages would be an advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Planning and organization
• Attention to detail
• Customer Orientation
• Accountability
• Deadline & priority management
• Written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder coordination
• Analytical thinking
• Results orientation
• Digital collaboration & data-management skills