Proposal Engineer - IT | Saudi Arabia

**Join a leading Saudi technology and systems integration company specializing in delivering innovative enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and digital transformation solutions to government, enterprise, and commercial customers across the Kingdom.** The **Proposal Engineer** will lead the end\-to\-end proposal development process, ensuring the delivery of high\-quality, competitive, and compliant technical and commercial proposals for enterprise IT opportunities. The role requires a detail\-oriented professional capable of coordinating cross\-functional teams, managing bid activities, preparing winning proposals, and supporting business growth in a fast\-paced technology solutions environment. **Key Accountabilities:** ------------------------- * Work closely with the costing, bidding, proposal, and sales teams to prepare competitive bids and proposals, preferably with experience in the Saudi market. * Prepare and maintain proposal documentation using **Microsoft Excel** and **Microsoft Word**; proficiency in **PowerPoint**, **Visio**, and **Microsoft Project** is highly preferred. * Manage and support the end\-to\-end bidding process, ensuring all required documentation is complete and compliant. * Prepare and respond to **RFIs (Requests for Information)**, **RFQs (Requests for Quotation)**, **RFPs (Requests for Proposal)**, and other proposal\-related documentation. * Leverage previous experience within an **IT or technology solutions company** to support proposal development. * Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal teams, vendors, and customers. * Coordinate with cross\-functional teams, including technical, sales, procurement, and other departments, to develop accurate cost estimates and proposals. * Review and interpret customer RFP requirements, liaise with technical teams and vendors, and ensure proposals align with customer expectations and project requirements. **Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:** -------------------------------------- * Bachelor's degree in **Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Engineering**, or a related field. * Minimum **3 years of experience** in proposal engineering, bidding, tendering, costing, or sales support within an **IT company, systems integrator, or technology solutions provider**. * Solid understanding of the **end\-to\-end bidding process**, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, technical and commercial proposals, BOQs, and costing. * Good knowledge of **enterprise IT solutions** and the ability to interpret customer requirements and collaborate with technical teams to develop competitive proposals. * Experience coordinating with **sales, technical, procurement, and finance** teams throughout the proposal preparation process. * Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, analytical, and problem\-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals and meet deadlines. * Proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** and **Microsoft Word**; experience with **PowerPoint, Visio, and Microsoft Project** is preferred. * Experience with **Saudi government tenders** and the **Etimad** platform is an advantage.