We have an opportunity for a Bid Co-Ordinator to join the team at Cooneen Group Fivemiletown on a permanent basis. The successful person will project manage the completion of bid responses to achieve top or maximum scores at the tender evaluation stage.
Responsibilities
Manage bid process, coordinate all stages of the bid process from initial expression of interest to submission.
Review Tender Documentation, read and interpret RFPs, RFQs, PQQs, ITTs, and tender instructions and identify mandatory requirements, clarifications, deadlines, and risks.
Coordinate inputs from Multiple Departments
Create and edit documentation, and assist in writing, formatting, and proofreading bid responses.
Maintain Tender Bank and Tender Libraries, update and manage databases of standard responses, case studies, certifications, and templates.
Manage Compliance & Quality Assurance to ensure the submission meets all mandatory tender criteria.
Manage submission including specific Tender Portal requirements.
Serve as the pint of contact for tender queries, liaise with customers, subcontractors and Internal stakeholders
Collect feedback and debriefs from clients and support tender de-brief meetings to improve future bids.
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.
Reward
At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays.
Requirements
(Criteria must be quantifiable on CV; for example “previous degree in textile design” NOT “good communication skills”, OR “ team player” OR “positive mindset” etc which can only be measured at interview stage. Include both essential and desirable criteria for shortlisting purposes.
Essential
Demonstrates experience in a similar role - for example bid writing, tender response, pre- qualification questionnaires, invitation to tender, or certification.
Ability to use Microsoft Suite - PowerPoint, Word
Able to use excel; to include formulas, pivot sheets/ v Look ups.
Desirable
Significant bid writing/management experience
Experience of working on a broad range of contracts
Experience of tender preparation and submission
Experience of international tender processes.
PRINCE 2 or other project management qualification.
Experience of leading and performance managing and mentoring others.
About The Cooneen Group
Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements.
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The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
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