Strategic Bid Manager – Commercial Operations

Fortescue; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Commercial Operations / Bid Manager to lead end-to-end bid processes and drive growth across markets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and govern bid activities to deliver high-quality proposals that align with commercial strategy.

The role requires strong project management, stakeholder influence, and excellent communication skills to support risk management and value creation for the business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end bid processes and proposals.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across sales, finance, legal and operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid process from opportunity identification to proposal submission.
• Coordinate bid launches, progress and approval meetings with stakeholders.
• Develop pricing strategies with finance and sales aligned to targets.
• Draft executive memos and decision papers for senior leadership.
• Ensure governance, processes and documentation are maintained.

Skills

Bid management

Proposal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Digital tools

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Commercial Operations / Bid Manager to lead end-to-end bid processes and drive growth across markets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and govern bid activities to deliver high-quality proposals that align with commercial strategy.

The role requires strong project management, stakeholder influence, and excellent communication skills to support risk management and value creation for the business.