BID Manager (IT)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 567,000 - 693,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Bid Manager in Randburg to oversee the bid process and lead teams in delivering winning proposals. Candidates should have a strong background in IT consulting with 6-8 years of experience and must possess a BSc in Computer Science or a related field, along with an MBA. The role requires excellent communication and people management skills, as well as thorough knowledge of bid management. The salary is R630 000 annually.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in consulting services within technology advisory.
• Experience in IT sourcing, procurement, and bid management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bid qualification process for new opportunities.
• Manage virtual bid teams with contributions from various stakeholders.
• Prepare and review commercial aspects of bids.
• Track and manage risk throughout the bid process.
• Contribute to the written proposal content and presentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of compliant, commercially sound bids.
• Resolve complex technical and strategic issues.
• Manage content on SAG Bid collaboration portals.

Skills

People management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Risk management skills

Commercial understanding and P&L skills

Education

BSc Computer Science or BComm Information Systems

Master's in Business Administration

Contract, procurement and supply management certifications

Job description

Our Client in the IT industry is seeking a BID MANAGER to join their team in Bryanston.

Should you meet the above requirements, please email your CV to [e-mail] - Copy of ID, qualifications and latest payslip.

The Bid Manager: will assemble a bid team with the relevant service / product / business knowledge required to prepare a winning bid, whilst taking ownership of the end-to-end bid process. Responsibilities include introduction and implementation of all necessary bid procedures and processes. This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines. It will require strong people management skills in a dynamic sales environment.

Day to Day

This individual will demonstrate a proven capability in delivering winning, significant Euro product and or complex services opportunities. Ideally has a background in solutions and services and experience of bid campaign management from opportunity identification through to project delivery, and will provide valuable input into opportunity qualification, win strategies, commercial discussions and solution delivery.

It is required that the individual work at Executive / Director Level (internal and external customer) and be fully conversant with the competitive marketplace. Sound commercial understanding, P&L, and risk management skills. Have the ability to manage complex, multi-worksteam opportunities. Solid understanding and management of internal governance procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• To manage the bid qualification process for new opportunities relating to the SAG SOLUTION OFFERINGS solution offering but not limited to.
• Manage virtual bid teams and inputs from a variety of stakeholders, typically involving contributions from sales, marketing, product teams, finance, commercial, legal and delivery.
• Preparing and reviewing the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring all services are included in the final price to the customer.
• Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process.
• Contributing to the written proposal - both in terms of content and presentation (such as preparation of a management summary).
• Ensure timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound bids.
• Understand and resolve complex technical, strategic and business issues.
• Must be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Content Management on the SAG Bid collaboration portals.

Qualifications

• BSc Computer Science or BComm Information Systems / Informatics or a similarly relevant Information Technology degree from a recognised university.
• Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or related business qualifications.
• Recognised contract, procurement and supply management certifications.

Experience

• 6-8 years delivering consulting services within the technology advisory domain, with specific focus on IT sourcing, procurement and bid management responsibilities.

Salary

R630 000 Annual CTC

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