About this role
Tender and Acquisition Manager Cables APAC Region Job publication date 01 Oct 2026 Summary As Tender & Acquisition Manager Subsea Cables for APAC, you will develop commercial opportunities and lead competitive, compliant tenders for complex offshore cable projects. You will combine tender leadership with client and partner development across the region. You will manage the full opportunity and tender lifecycle, from market engagement and bid/no-bid assessment to submission and contract negotiation. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams for subsea cable projects, including export and array cables, interconnectors, landfalls, burial and protection works.
- Offshore
- Commercial
- Netherlands
- Develop a strong pipeline of subsea cable opportunities across APAC through market intelligence and client engagement.
- Build relationships with developers, utilities, cable manufacturers, partners and subcontractors.
- Lead opportunity qualification and bid/no-bid recommendations in line with DEME's strategy and risk appetite.
- Translate client requirements and contractual conditions into a clear tender strategy and execution plan.
- Lead multidisciplinary tender teams across Engineering, Operations, Legal, Finance, Procurement, QHSE and Project Controls.
- Drive technical concepts, schedules, cost estimates, pricing and commercial proposals.
- Identify and manage key risks and opportunities throughout the internal review and approval process.
- Coordinate partners, suppliers and subcontractors, including commercial agreements.
- Lead client clarifications, negotiations and contract finalisation with internal stakeholders.
- Support an effective handover from tender to project execution.
- You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, marine technology, business or a related discipline.
- You have at least 7 years of relevant experience in offshore energy, subsea cables, marine construction, tendering or busi...