Tender Specialist

3M HEALTHCARE; Marlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee (TTI) is seeking a Tender Specialist focused on Safety to manage public and commercial tenders for our safety products. You will develop compelling proposals, ensure compliance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

The role requires proven tender management experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to drive end-to-end bid processes in a fast-paced environment. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tender/bid management.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with large-scale commercial tenders.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety regulations.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Milwaukee’s Safety portfolio to accurately reflect capabilities in tender documents.
• Navigate public sector procurement frameworks and ensure submissions meet government tender requirements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Technical teams to gather bid information.
• Analyse customer requirements and competitor activity to shape winning bid strategies.
• Ensure tenders meet compliance criteria and are accurate and professional.

Skills

Tender management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence

Job description

Role Overview

Milwaukee (TTI) is seeking a Tender Specialist focused on Safety to manage public and commercial tenders for our safety products. The role involves developing compelling proposals, ensuring compliance, and coordinating cross‑functional teams to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Milwaukee’s Safety product portfolio, including technical specifications, manufacturing processes, certifications, and quality standards, to accurately represent our capabilities in tender documents.
• Navigate public sector procurement frameworks and ensure all submissions meet the specific requirements of government‑issued tenders, including formatting, documentation, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Technical teams to gather and validate all necessary information for bid submissions.
• Analyse customer requirements and competitor activity to shape winning bid strategies and emphasize the safety unique selling points such as innovation, durability, compliance, and user safety.
• Ensure all tenders meet the issuing organization’s compliance criteria, including regulatory and safety standards, and conduct thorough reviews to ensure submissions are professional, accurate, and error free.
• Lead the end‑to‑end bid process, managing timelines, coordinating tasks, and ensuring effective communication across departments to meet submission deadlines.
• Identify potential risks in the bid process and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth and successful tender submissions, including contingency planning for last minute changes or challenges.
• Carry out other ad hoc responsibilities as requested by the Line Manager from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in tender/bid management, ideally within safety equipment or industrial products.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with large‑scale commercial tenders.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety regulations.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with risk management and contingency planning.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

At TTI, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.

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