Bid Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bid Manager and take charge of designing a new workflow process in a recession-proof sector. This exciting hybrid role allows you to work closely with a dynamic sales team while managing all aspects of the bidding process. You'll be responsible for creating compelling bids that showcase world-class supply chain solutions in the healthcare industry. With the autonomy to shape future bid management practices, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Discount gym membership

33 days annual leave

Up to 4% employer pension contribution

Access to Simply Health

24/7 GP and Counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to MyRewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing bids and tenders in a corporate, B2B setting.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement structured bid management processes.
• Maintain and update bid library and tender pipeline within Salesforce.

Skills

Bid Management

Communication Skills

Research Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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• Opportunity to join a leading pharmaceutical supply chain solutions partner
• Exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Manager to design and implement a brand new workflow process.
• An excellent chance to join a business in a recession proof sector.

Bid Manager - National remit, hybrid role, 2-3 days in Bedford office.

If you are you an experienced Bid Manager looking to take the next step in your career and join a company that will give you full autonomy to design and implement a structured bid management process, that will be followed by any future Bid Managers who join the business, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

Working both from home and the brand new head office in Bedford, you will work closely with their dynamic sales team, made up of both Account Managers and Business Development Managers, as well as various other internal stakeholders within the operations team; taking full control of all aspects of the Bidding/Tender process from pre-engagement to submission and post-bid analysis.

Your day to day will involve maintaining and updating a bid library and tender pipeline within Salesforce, leading value proposition sessions and developing bid storyboards, monitoring tender portals & identifying relevant opportunities for Movianto, as well as putting together compelling and professional bids & tenders demonstrating the companies world class supply-chain solution to organisations within the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostics sector across the UK.

When putting bids/tenders together you will need to ensure you are doing your due diligence to deliver competitive proposals, researching client requirements, industry trends, and competitors to strengthen proposals and ensure success. In addition, you will need to be highly organised and efficient, ensuring all key stakeholders internally are aware of timescales and deadlines and stay on track for these to be achieved.

Requirements: To be considered for the role of Bid Manager you must have...

• Proven experience in managing bids and tenders in a corporate, B2B setting.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Prior experience dealing with the NHS/Public Sector or wider healthcare industry that would be highly advantageous.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, or transport would also be a strong advantage.

The Package for the successful candidate will be:

• Basic salary up to £55k dependent on experience
• Onsite gym in Bedford/discount gym membership
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Up to 4% employer pension contribution
• Access to Simply Health
• 24/7 GP, Physiotherapy and Counselling through our EAP service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to MyRewards, a benefits platform

Location: Within 2 hours of the Bedford office.