B2B Tender Specialist
Screwfix Direct Ltd
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Job summary
Screwfix Direct Ltd. is seeking a Tender Specialist for a 12-month secondment in Yeovil to drive high-value bids and build a centralized tender hub. You’ll shape responses, gather insights, and collaborate with senior leaders to win major contracts across B2B.
This role offers exposure to board-level strategy and measurable commercial impact. The position emphasizes leading end-to-end tender submissions, influencing strategy, and delivering compelling narratives that accelerate Screwfix’s growth
Qualifications
- Lead high-value bids from start to finish.
- Gather insights and shape standout narratives for tenders.
- Deliver competitive tender submissions.
- Collaborate with senior leaders across B2B, Commercial Ops and Category teams.
- Develop a central tender hub with templates and reusable content.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-value bids from start to finish, spotting opportunities and delivering submissions.
- Shape narratives to differentiate Screwfix in competitive tenders.
- Work with B2B, Commercial Ops and Category teams to refine tender strategy.
- Create and maintain a central tender hub with reusable content.
Skills
Job description
Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
Competitive
Fixed Term/Secondment (37.5 hours) - Fixed
We have an exciting opportunity in our B2B team on a 12 month secondment. We combine the power of Screwfix’s scale, supplychainand digital platforms with tailored B2B propositions,pricingand service models. Our ambition is to make B2B buying fast,simpleand reliable, removing friction through seamless digital journeys, dependableavailabilityand service that customers can rely on.
This role puts you at the centre of how we win major contracts and accelerate our B2B growth. As our Tender Specialist, you’ll lead high‑value bids from start to finish, spotting opportunities, gathering insights, shaping standout narratives and delivering competitive tender submissions that elevate how Screwfix shows up in the market. You’ll also build a central tender hub packed with smart tools, templates and reusable content that transforms how the whole business responds to opportunities. Working closely with senior leaders across B2B, Commercial Ops and Category teams, you’ll influence strategy, refine how we win, and turn our strengths into compelling stories that land major contracts. This is a role where your ideas matter, your expertise is visible at board level, and your work delivers clear, measurable commercial impact, giving you ownership, influence and the chance to shape the future of our growth.
What\'s in it for you?
- Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
- 33 days\' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly)
- Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
- Flexible start and end times around core working hours
- Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
- EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker - eligible colleagues can lease a brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicle
- Up to 14% employer pension contributions
- Life cover up to 4x your salary
- Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
- 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q
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We believe that success should be shared and hard work should be rewarded. Our yearly bonuses are based on our business targets and measures.
Whether you\’re a keen cyclist or looking to take up a healthy hobby, enjoy savings of up to 25-39% on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.
As well as discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, you can save money at other major high street retailers.
Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from.
Look after your mind and body with 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7-day pass.
From dental care to acupuncture, you can customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments.
From extra pay to bonus holiday days, we’ll celebrate your milestones with tangible rewards. It’s our way of thanking you for building a career with us.
With our award-winning pension plan, you choose your contribution amount and we add as much as 14% per month.
If you opt into our pension scheme, you’ll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment.
Look after your mental health with free wellbeing resources, including a confidential counselling service.
As a member of the Kingfisher group, you’ll enjoy 20% off all B&Q and Screwfix products.
We’ve partnered with Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity, to our colleagues the support and tools needed to look after your mental health.
Whether you’re working from our stores, our offices or your home, you can easily stay in touch with colleagues and access the resources you need.
Whether you want to advance your job related skills or learn how to play the guitar, take advantage of our amazing learning tools on offer such as LinkedIn Learning.
Our Enhanced Family Leave policy and resources are inclusive for all parents and include competitive pay terms, going above and beyond statutory requirements.
We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.
You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.
For those looking to step into management, this programme focuses on action-based learning. Under close mentorship, you’ll develop leadership skills as you take on real business challenges.
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“It’s a really diverse opportunity to see your work come to life across some of the biggest platforms - whether it be magazines, radio, tv, newspaper. It’s really exciting.”
“Lots of other business areas look to us to help them understand customer data and give them support. There’s lots of responsibility.”
“Lots of other business areas look to us to help them understand customer data and give them support. There’s lots of responsibility.” Sully Lawrence | Data Scientist
“When the opportunity came up to do this job I totally put everything into it, it\'s what I\'ve wanted to do for years.”
“When the opportunity came up to do this job I totally put everything into it, it\'s what I\'ve wanted to do for years.” Immy Love | Screwfix Live Marketing Manager
We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, \'Us\', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves.
Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.
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Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT
Applying online is simple. Fill in some basic details and upload your most recent CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.
Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.
If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.
- Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
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