Bid Manager – Mat leave cover

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Armed Forces covenant

Forces friendly employer

Job summary

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead end-to-end bid management. You will write proposals, coordinate with subject matter experts, and drive the process from RFI through ITT, ensuring compliant, compelling submissions that align with win strategy.

The role requires excellent writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with BPSS clearance as a requirement.

Qualifications

• APMP accreditation or equivalent preferred.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end bid processes.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid management activity end-to-end, including responding to RFIs and ITTs.
• Coordinate with business development to align proposals with win strategy.
• Maintain bid content library and ensure on-time reviews and submissions.
• Liaise with commercial teams to secure timely pricing aligned to requirements.
• Build SME relationships and convert input into compelling proposals.
• Manage large-scale, multi-million-pound bids and tenders.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal writing

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Writing skills

Education

APMP accreditation or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

This role will operate at an operational and strategic level, playing an important part in driving the growth of our business.

The main purpose of the role is to lead bid management activity through a 'hands-on', end-to-end approach which will include writing. The business typically pursues opportunities in the range of £1m to £100m covering logistics, data management, inventory management, procurement, and supply chain management across sectors including automotive, beverage, defence, health, rail, and utilities.

The bid manager is responsible for the production of high-quality bid submissions that are fully compliant with the customer’s requirements, and compellingly communicate why they should choose us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and experienced bid manager/writer to join our business winning team. You will need to be comfortable delivering every aspect of the end-to-end bid process.

• Identify and track potential opportunities, and communicate to wider team
• Work with business development team to ensure proposals are aligned with the win strategy for the opportunity
• Manage all stages of the bidding process, responding to Request for Information (RFI), Expression of Interest (EOI), Pre‑ Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), and Invitations to Tender (ITT)
• Use our bid management process and associated tools to manage opportunities. Manage the process through all stages to completion, providing structure and adhering to deadlines
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects, to develop our process
• Build relationships with subject matter experts, so their contributions are delivered on time and in line with what’s needed. Write responses using the information they provide
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain the bid content library, updating with new material as it is written
• Ensure reviews are completed on time
• Liaise with the commercial team throughout the bid process, so pricing is completed on time and in line with the requirements
• Use bid management skills to create high quality and compelling submissions
• Previous experience of successfully managing the bid process and delivering large scale, multi‑million‑pound bids and tenders
• Excellent writing skills to convert subject matter experts’ input to a clear, compelling proposition
• Project management skills: APM/APMP certification, or appropriate experience
• Strong relationship/influencing skills, and the ability to motivate teams essential
• Strong communicator, influencer, and innovator. Must be able to liaise at all levels
• Excellent writing, IT, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail is essential
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role
• APMP accreditation preferred

Key Competencies

• Leadership/developing self and others
• Customer focus
• Decision making/exercising judgement
• Planning, organisation, and self‑starter
• Influencing/communication
• Commercial awareness
• Pace and ambition
• Adaptability/innovation

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.