Bid Manager

Ework Group; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ework Group is looking for a strategic Bid Manager to join our team and coordinate complex bids across markets. You will turn business opportunities into compelling, competitive proposals and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality submissions on time.

You combine analytical strength with a commercial mindset and the ability to connect the big picture with detailed bid material. The role emphasizes collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and rigorous bid process management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and coordinating complex bids, tenders, or large-scale proposal and negotiation processes.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial skills, with the ability to assess opportunities and develop competitive bid strategies.
• Deep knowledge in AI as a tool for the creation of bid material.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, and a relevant higher education degree.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible, project manage, lead and coordinate the bids and tenders. Qualification of procurements, writing of tender texts, time management, compilation of material from the team, quality assurance, proofreading.
• Participates in and/or organizes strategic meetings and decision-making forums as necessary.
• Supporting the solution selling process for business opportunities and business models.
• Supporting all sites with know-how and tactics to win bids.
• Writing and producing proposals but also holding presentations and leading negotiations with clients.
• Monitor and evaluate leads within the organization; evaluate cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Bid management

Strategic analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Relevant higher education degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ework Group is looking for a Bid Manager to join our team!

Ework Group is a market-leading and independent consultant provider operating in northern Europe, which focuses on IT, telecom, technology, and business development. Without having consultants employed, Ework can impartially match every assignment with the right competence from the whole market. Ework was founded in Sweden in 2000, and is now active in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Poland. The firm has framework agreements with over 170 leading corporations in most sectors, and over 10,000 consultants on assignment. Ework’s head office is in Stockholm. Ework’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a strategic and business-oriented Bid Manager who knows how to turn business opportunities into compelling, competitive proposals. You are experienced in managing complex bids and tenders, bringing the right people together, and ensuring that every submission is of high quality and delivered on time. This position will focus on tenders/RFP´s from our private sector but also be supportive in tenders from our other markets in the Ework group.

You combine strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset and the ability to see both the bigger picture and the details that make a difference. You are confident in coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders at different levels, and translating customer requirements into well-structured proposals that support our business objectives.

As a person, you are structured, proactive, and curious. You enjoy taking ownership, challenging existing ways of working, and finding ways to improve how we approach new business opportunities. You also know that successful bids are a team effort, and you build strong collaboration by communicating clearly, sharing knowledge, and keeping people aligned throughout the process.

About the Role

As a Bid Manager you are responsible for coordinating and managing the entire bid process, including analying requirements, developing proposals, and ensuring timely submissions. You oversee team collaboration, align bid strategies with business objectives, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities

• Be responsible, project manage, lead and coordinate the bids and tenders. Qualification of procurements, writing of tender texts, time management, compilation of material from the team, quality assurance, proofreading.
• Participates in and/or organizes strategic meetings and decision-making forums as necessary.
• Supporting the solution selling process for business opportunities and business models.
• Supporting all sites with know-how and tactics to win bids.
• Writing and producing proposals but also holding presentations and leading negotiations with clients.
• Monitor and evaluate leads within the organization; evaluate cross-selling opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing and coordinating complex bids, tenders, or large-scale proposal and negotiation processes.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial skills, with the ability to assess opportunities and develop competitive bid strategies.
• Deep knowledge in AI as a tool for the creation of bid material
• Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, and a relevant higher education degree.

It is a merit if you have...

• Experience with RFP from private companies and negotiating skills
• Experience with public procurement and knowledge of relevant public tendering regulations.
• Experience with bids in any of our other markets
• Experience working with bid performance metrics, win/loss analysis, and continuous improvement of sales or new business processes.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, sustainability requirements, certifications, or other governance frameworks relevant to tenders.

Even if you do not match all criteria's, you are welcome with your application.

Additional information

Employment

Full-time, with a 6-month probationary period

Start

As soon as possible

Please note

We kindly ask recruitment agencies, staffing companies, and consultants not to contact us regarding this position. We are managing the recruitment process directly and are only accepting applications from candidates interested in the position.

Whistleblowing Policy, which provides guidelines for reporting misconduct can be found on Ework website: https://www.eworkgroup.com/about-us/our-responsibility

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.