Bid Manager (Japanese Speaking) I Tech MNC

Peoplebank Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced Bid Manager fluent in Japanese and English. This role involves leading bid management and proposal development for the Japan Public Sector, ensuring compliance with procurement processes and regulations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a 6-month contract with a focus on high-quality proposal content and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Bid Management or Proposal Management.
• Fluency in Japanese and English with strong writing ability in both.
• Strong understanding of Japan Public Sector procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid management and proposal development for RFIs, RFPs, tenders.
• Manage multiple deadlines and RFx submissions effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive successful submissions.

Skills

Bid Management

Proposal Development

Fluency in Japanese and English

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Bid Manager (Japanese Speaking) – Public Sector

6-Month Contract | Singapore-based.

Our client is seeking an experienced Bid Manager fluent in Japanese and English, based in Singapore, to support the implementation and execution of a bid management program for the Japan Public Sector. This role is critical in mitigating program risk and ensuring timely, high-quality responses to public‑sector RFx requirements. You will lead the end‑to‑end development and management of public‑sector proposals, ensuring responses are compelling, compliant, and aligned with Japan’s public‑sector procurement rules and regulations. You will play a key role across the full bid lifecycle—from opportunity assessment and strategy through final submission—while driving process governance and continuous improvement.

Key Focus Areas

• Bid Management & Response Strategy Lead end‑to‑end bid management, including Go/No‑Go analysis and coordination of cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Content Development & Compliance Develop high‑quality, compliant, and market‑specific proposal content aligned with Japan Public Sector requirements.
• Process Governance & Improvement Act as the subject‑matter expert on Japan public‑sector procurement, establishing proposal processes, policies, and content libraries.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration Coordinate closely with Sales, Solution Engineering, Security, Legal, Compliance, and executive stakeholders to drive successful submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bid management and proposal development for RFIs, RFPs, tenders, and unsolicited proposals for SaaS/PaaS solutions across Public Sector, Education, and Non‑Profit sectors.
• Support complex, large‑scale RFx efforts involving multiple internal teams, partners, and bid processes.
• Participate in opportunity assessment and Go/No‑Go decision‑making.
• Develop detailed bid plans, timelines, and schedules while managing multiple concurrent RFx submissions.
• Own end‑to‑end content coordination, including drafting, reviewing, editing, version control, and final submission.
• Structure, write, and tailor general, functional, and technical response content to customer requirements in a compelling and compliant manner.
• Draft clarification questions for procurement authorities and track amendments throughout the RFx lifecycle.
• Create and maintain proposal policies, processes, and enablement materials for Sales and Solution Engineering teams.
• Build and maintain a Japan Public Sector proposal content library, ensuring relevance and local compliance.
• Develop win themes and executive summaries in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global RFx shared services teams to manage workload peaks when required.
• Conduct post‑bid reviews and lessons‑learned sessions to drive continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Bid Management / Proposal Management.
• Fluency in Japanese and English, with proven ability to write high‑quality proposal content in both languages.
• Strong understanding of Japan Public Sector procurement processes and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high‑quality work under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace for collaborative proposal development.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working on SaaS / PaaS solutions is highly advantageous.

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