Team Lead - Bid & Tender

Planet Pharma; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in the UK is seeking a Tender & Bid Team Leader to lead a high-performing team in managing complex tender processes. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of commercial experience, preferably in healthcare procurement, and possess strong leadership skills. This role involves overseeing the bid lifecycle and ensuring alignment with internal standards. The position offers an excellent opportunity to step into leadership while driving continuous improvement in tender submissions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in tender, bid, or commercial roles.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare procurement, NHS experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage people or evidence of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Tender & Bid Specialists.
• Oversee the tender and bid lifecycle for accuracy and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and performance metrics.

Skills

Tender and bid coordination

Stakeholder management

Healthcare procurement knowledge

Leadership experience

MS Office proficiency

Power BI experience

Education

Degree in business, science, or economics

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

We are working exclusively with a market‑leading medical technology company that is investing heavily in their UK & Ireland commercial operations. They are now seeking a Tender & Bid Team Leader to guide a small but high‑performing team while overseeing complex, multi‑unit tender processes.

This role is perfect for someone currently operating as a Senior Specialist or experienced Tender/Bid professional ready for their first official leadership position — or a current manager looking for a broader, more strategic remit.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three Tender & Bid Specialists/Administrators, fostering excellence and growth
• Oversee the end‑to‑end tender and bid lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal standards
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, SOPs, and performance metrics
• Coordinate complex, multi‑stakeholder tender submissions across multiple business units
• Consolidate commercial, technical, and financial inputs to produce compelling, high‑quality bids
• Champion ESG, Sustainability and Social Value across all submissions
• Produce reporting and insights to support senior decision‑making
• Act as a key internal partner for Sales on tender‑related reporting and activities

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in tender, bid, or commercial roles
• Strong knowledge of healthcare procurement — NHS tendering experience is a major advantage
• Proven ability to manage people, or clear evidence of step‑up leadership
• Highly skilled in drafting, coordinating, and improving complex bid processes
• Skilled stakeholder manager with the confidence to challenge and coordinate at all levels
• Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint; Power BI experience is highly desirable
• Degree‑educated or equivalent (business, science, or economics preferred)

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact James Allen on [phone] – [e-mail]

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