Bid Manager

Planet Pharma; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK seeks a Team Leader to coordinate complex tender submissions while leading a small, high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in tender management, preferably in healthcare, and will support the development of a collaborative environment. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role offers the chance to enhance leadership skills while being actively involved in delivering high-quality tenders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in tender/bid management or related commercial roles.
• Current or first-time managerial responsibility is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Tender & Bid Specialists.
• Oversee tender and bid processes for compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders across multiple teams.

Skills

Tender management

Process optimisation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Healthcare procurement knowledge

Education

Degree-level qualification in business, science, or economics

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Our client’s UK & Ireland Tender & Bid team manages the full tender and bid lifecycle across all business units, delivering high-quality submissions that drive profitable sales and outcome-based solutions for customers and patients.

They are seeking a Team Leader to coordinate complex tender submissions while leading a small, high-performing team of three associates. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Specialist or first-time manager who thrives in a collaborative, process-driven environment and wants to stay hands‑on in the delivery of tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of Tender & Bid Specialists and Administrators, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee end-to-end tender and bid processes, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal SOP requirements.
• Champion ESG, Sustainability, and Social Value within tender submissions, aligning with market and regulatory expectations.
• Monitor performance metrics and generate reporting to inform strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and address performance gaps.
• Coordinate tender and bid submissions, aligning internal contributors and external partners for timely, high-quality delivery.
• Consolidate commercial, financial, and technical inputs to ensure accuracy and consistency in bids.
• Drive sales reporting related to tender activities and support ad‑hoc tender/contract tasks as needed.

About You

• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent, ideally in business, science, or economics.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in tender/bid management or related commercial roles.
• Leadership experience, either current people management or first leadership responsibility, is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare tender processes, with NHS procurement experience advantageous.
• Skilled in drafting and coordinating complex tenders and bids, with a strong focus on process optimisation.
• Confident in engaging and managing a wide range of stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Proficient in MS Office; SharePoint and Power BI are a plus.

Why This Role?

This is a chance to join a dynamic team in a collaborative, high‑impact environment, developing your leadership skills while staying actively involved in the delivery of complex tenders.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.