Tender Specialist

BYD EUROPE; Hounslow; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Scottish Widow workplace pension

25 days paid holidays + public holiday

On-site free parking

Commute allowance

Private healthcare

Car sacrifice scheme

Department & company wide teambuilding

Descripción de la vacante

BYD Europe in the London area is seeking a Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle to support the Sales Manager with tendering activities for our bus and coach solutions. This fully office-based role is based in Hounslow with occasional reading alignment.

You will collect tender information, assess requirements, coordinate with finance, technical and legal teams, and lead bid responses to meet tight deadlines while building client relationships.

Formación

• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in Commercial/ Tendering/Sales role
• Bachelor's degree and above preferred
• Strong knowledge of procurement/tender processes and contract terms
• Technical understanding about electric vehicles and/or buses would be advantageous
• Good command of English is essential, excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsabilidades

• Support the Sales Manager in tendering activities
• Collect tender information, review 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
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect required documentation
• Lead tender meetings and present/QA sessions, and monitor follow-up actions
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry partners during bidding
• Maintain tender resources and library, ensure documents are filed and up-to-date
• Carry out post-tender reviews and market research to inform improvements

Conocimientos

Tendering experience

English proficiency

Communication skills

MS Office

Project management

Negotiation

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

About the role

We are looking for a Tender Specialist - Commercial Vehicle to work in our team based in Hounslow, London area. The role is responsible for supporting the Sales Manager in tendering activities for Commercial Vehicles.

Working location

Fully Office-based, Hounslow, London / Reading

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager in tendering activities;
• Collect tender information via various channels, review tender requirements, assessing risks, identifying key deliverables, and clarifying 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, compiling meeting minutes and monitoring follow-up actions;
• Build and maintain effective 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 following up on feedback received 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;
• Other related activities and contingent assignments;
• Report to Sales Manager.

Ideal candidate profile

• 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;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Effective project management and negotiation capabilities;
• Adept at interpreting large volumes of information and summarising key points;
• Good interpersonal skills, strong team collaboration and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally;
• Proactive, ability to work independently and resourceful;
• Computer proficient, especially in the use of MS Office.

Benefits

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration;
• Scottish Widow workplace pension;
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays;
• On-site free parking;
• Commute allowance;
• Private healthcare;
• Car sacrifice scheme;
• Department & company wide teambuilding events;

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team