Bids and Tender Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics

JR United Kingdom; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global 3PL provider is seeking a Bids and Tender Manager to lead tender activities across the UK. This role presents an exciting opportunity for experienced logistics professionals to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organization. The ideal candidate will drive the bid management process, ensuring competitiveness and profitability while collaborating with various teams to develop tailored logistics solutions. If you are passionate about logistics and eager to tackle large-scale growth challenges, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Bids or Tender management is essential.
• Experience managing tenders over £40m is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full bid lifecycle from qualification to submission.
• Coordinate internal teams to deliver high-quality bids.

Skills

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Bids or Tender management

3PL experience

Solution-minded team building

Market knowledge of UK logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Company

Loom Talent has been exclusively engaged by an established global 3PL provider, focusing on delivering exceptional service and innovative warehousing & transport solutions across the UK.

The company has a strong UK customer portfolio in Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion, and FMCG sectors.

The Role

The Bids and Tender Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics will lead all tender activities across the UK, presenting an exciting opportunity for experienced logistics professionals to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organization.

This role may require travel, primarily within the Lutterworth area, a few days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Bid Management: Lead the full bid lifecycle from qualification and strategy development to submission and post-submission clarifications.
2. Tender Qualification & Risk Assessment: Evaluate bid opportunities for strategic fit, commercial viability, and operational deliverability, ensuring alignment with business capabilities and risk appetite.
3. Bid Strategy & Solution Design: Collaborate with various teams to develop compelling logistics solutions tailored to client needs.
4. Commercial Modelling & Pricing Oversight: Lead pricing models and ensure competitiveness and profitability across services.
5. Content Creation & Proposal Writing: Develop high-quality tender responses and supporting documents.
6. Stakeholder Engagement & Project Management: Coordinate internal teams to deliver timely and high-quality bids.
7. Client Interface & Clarification Handling: Engage with clients to clarify requirements and support negotiations.
8. Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
9. Continuous Improvement: Enhance bid processes and maintain proposal content libraries.
10. Governance & Compliance: Ensure all bids adhere to standards and regulations.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain experience (Essential).
• At least 3+ years in Bids or Tender management (Essential).
• Proven 3PL experience (Advantageous).
• Experience managing tenders over £40m (Advantageous).
• Ability to build solutions-minded teams (Essential).
• Knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market (Advantageous).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation skills (Highly Advantageous).
• Excitement for large-scale growth challenges (Essential).
• Ability to commute to Lutterworth 2-3 days per week (Essential).