Tender Manager

Commercial; Towcester; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

Commercial is seeking a Tender Manager in Kettering with hybrid working. The role sits at the heart of the commercial function, linking Sales and Procurement to price and deliver major tenders.

You will manage opportunities from £250k to £13m, lead Go/No-Go, coordinate with procurement and category teams, and negotiate supplier terms. This high-profile appointment offers visibility and career progression within a large group.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a commercial environment.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to secure favourable terms.
• Ability to build credible relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with multi-tender ownership.
• Attention to detail and market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing new business opportunities.
• Leading Go/No Go decision-making processes.
• Attending tender kick-off meetings and gathering key information.
• Working closely with procurement and category teams to build competitive proposals.
• Negotiating pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Managing multiple tenders through to submission.
• Supporting implementation and onboarding activities once business is won.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Tender management

Job description

Tender Manager

Permanent

Kettering (Hybrid Working)

£45,000 (negotiable) + excellent Benefits

**EXCLUSIVE ROLE**

Are you a commercially minded procurement professional with a competitive edge and a genuine desire to win business?

This is a high-profile role sitting at the heart of the commercial function, acting as the link between Sales and Procurement to ensure major tender opportunities are priced competitively and delivered successfully.

Working on opportunities ranging from £250,000 to £13m, you'll play a key role in securing new business with major national accounts.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and assessing new business opportunities.
• Leading Go/No Go decision-making processes.
• Attending tender kick-off meetings and gathering key information.
• Working closely with procurement and category teams to build competitive proposals.
• Negotiating pricing and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Managing multiple tenders through to submission.
• Supporting implementation and onboarding activities once business is won.

About You

We're keen to speak with individuals who have:

• Procurement experience within a commercial environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• The ability to build credible relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive and determined approach with a genuine desire to win business.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Previous experience within tender management, bid management, procurement or commercial projects would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a newly created role offering genuine visibility across the business and the opportunity to directly influence commercial success.

While expectations will be high and performance highly measurable, the rewards are significant. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career within a large, successful group that actively promotes internal progression and long-term development.