Tender Manager

Michael Page; Rozenburg; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

28 holiday days

Work from home up to 2 days per week

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Tender Management role based in the Netherlands, focusing on full lifecycle management from qualification to award. You will coordinate high-quality proposals in collaboration with commercial stakeholders and ensure timely submissions across European tender processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, proven tender management experience, and strong English skills, with exposure to logistics or freight forwarding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in Tender Management, Bid Management, Proposal Management, or a similar commercial role.
• Affinity with logistics, transportation, supply chain, or freight forwarding environments.
• Experience using digital tender or bid management platforms is advantageous.
• Strong command of English; additional European languages are considered a plus.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the full tender lifecycle from qualification through submission and award.
• Act as the process owner for all tender activities and ensure adherence to internal procedures.
• Qualify tender opportunities in partnership with commercial stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality proposals and bid responses.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of tender data and documentation.
• Facilitate alignment meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding pricing, operations, and proposal strategy.
• Monitor tender timelines and ensure all submissions are delivered within deadline.
• Support pre-tender meetings, customer discussions, and negotiation activities.
• Coordinate review of operational, commercial, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all relevant products and service offerings are considered within each opportunity.
• Maintain comprehensive tender documentation and records within company systems.
• Lead feedback sessions and support award and implementation phases.
• Ensure smooth handover of awarded business to operational and commercial teams.
• Communicate key updates and developments regarding ongoing tender activities

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Manage and coordinate the full tender lifecycle from qualification through submission and award.
• Act as the process owner for all tender activities and ensure adherence to internal procedures.
• Qualify tender opportunities in partnership with commercial stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality proposals and bid responses.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of tender data and documentation.
• Facilitate alignment meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding pricing, operations, and proposal strategy.
• Monitor tender timelines and ensure all submissions are delivered within deadline.
• Support pre-tender meetings, customer discussions, and negotiation activities.
• Coordinate review of operational, commercial, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all relevant products and service offerings are considered within each opportunity.
• Maintain comprehensive tender documentation and records within company systems.
• Lead feedback sessions and support award and implementation phases.
• Ensure smooth handover of awarded business to operational and commercial teams.
• Communicate key updates and developments regarding ongoing tender activities

• Manage and coordinate the full tender lifecycle from qualification through submission and award.
• Act as the process owner for all tender activities and ensure adherence to internal procedures.
• Qualify tender opportunities in partnership with commercial stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of high-quality proposals and bid responses.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of tender data and documentation.
• Facilitate alignment meetings with relevant stakeholders regarding pricing, operations, and proposal strategy.
• Monitor tender timelines and ensure all submissions are delivered within deadline.
• Support pre-tender meetings, customer discussions, and negotiation activities.
• Coordinate review of operational, commercial, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all relevant products and service offerings are considered within each opportunity.
• Maintain comprehensive tender documentation and records within company systems.
• Lead feedback sessions and support award and implementation phases.
• Ensure smooth handover of awarded business to operational and commercial teams.
• Communicate key updates and developments regarding ongoing tender activities

Experienced in Tender , Bid, or Proposal Management.Background in logistics, transport, or supply chain.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in Tender Management, Bid Management, Proposal Management, or a similar commercial role.
• Affinity with logistics, transportation, supply chain, or freight forwarding environments.
• Experience using digital tender or bid management platforms is advantageous.
• Strong command of English; additional European languages are considered a plus.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially driven with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

Our client is an international logistics and transportation organisation operating across Europe. The company provides integrated supply chain and freight solutions and serves a diverse customer base within a fast-paced and competitive market. The organisation values collaboration, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong customer-focused approach.

• Salary between €5,000 and €7,000 per month, depending on experience.
• 13th-month salary.
• 28 holiday days.
• Opportunity to work up to 2 days per week from home.
• A key position within an internationally operating organisation.
• Exposure to high-value, complex commercial opportunities across European markets.
• Significant responsibility and visibility within the business.
• Opportunity to influence and improve strategic commercial processes.
• Close collaboration with experienced commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial working environment.