Strategic Tender Specialist – Commercial Vehicles

BYD EUROPE; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration based on experience

Pension (Scottish Widow)

25 days paid holidays + public hols

On-site free parking

Commute allowance

Private healthcare

Car sacrifice scheme

Team-building events

Job summary

BYD Europe seeks a Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle to join our team in the Hounslow area. The role supports the Sales Manager in tendering activities for the commercial vehicle portfolio and ensures timely, high-quality bid submissions.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of tendering or sales experience, a degree, strong English, and solid project management skills, with knowledge of ESG and electric vehicles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in Commercial/Tendering/Sales role, ideally in bus and coach industry.
• Bachelor's degree and above preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement/tender processes and contract terms.
• Thorough understanding of ESG.
• Technical understanding about electric vehicles and/or buses would be advantageous.
• Good command of English is essential, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident communicator.
• Excellent time management, organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Adept at interpreting large volumes of information and summarising key points.
• Proactive, ability to work independently and resourceful.
• Computer proficient, especially in the use of MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in tendering activities.
• Collect tender information via various channels, review tender requirements, assess risks, identify deliverables, and clarify ambiguities.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and post-tender negotiations.
• Compile high-quality responses for bid submission within required timescales, working closely with the Business Development Manager.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including finance, technical, and legal, to collect required documentation and input for tenders.
• Lead tender meetings/presentations/Q&A sessions, compile meeting minutes and monitor follow-up actions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry partners during the bidding process.
• Coordinate tender documentation and provide constructive feedback on inputs received to maximise our success.
• Develop and update the library of tender resources/materials.
• Ensure all processes are followed and necessary documents completed/updated/filed in the database.
• Maintain a tracker for all open tenders and updating outcomes for audit and reporting purposes.
• Carry out post-tender reviews/analysis and follow up on feedback to drive improvements for future submissions.
• Engage regularly in market research to understand competitor landscape.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Report to Sales Manager.

Skills

MS Office

English communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BYD Europe seeks a Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle to join our team in the Hounslow area. The role supports the Sales Manager in tendering activities for the commercial vehicle portfolio and ensures timely, high-quality bid submissions.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of tendering or sales experience, a degree, strong English, and solid project management skills, with knowledge of ESG and electric vehicles.