Bela Recruitment is hiring a Bid Manager, in Dungannon, Co.Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Permanent job, in a brilliant business, where all staff understand the importance of helping to win tenders!
Job Responsibilities
We are recruiting a Bid Manager, who will lead the tender and proposal activity, winning contracts across public and private sector markets.
Managing and coordinate all tender submissions, framework applications and commercial proposals from initial opportunity through to final submissions.
Work collaboratively across multiple departments who are fully invested to support you – including sales, procurement, operations, design, sustainability and finance.
You will ensure all submissions are completed to a high standard, on time, and aligned with the business brand and commercial strategy.
This business has a very strong record of writing winning bids via tenders and has lots of past case studies to work from.
* Take full ownership of the management of the end-to-end bid and tender process.
* Review and interpret tender documentation including PQQs, ITTs, RFQs, and framework applications.
* Coordinate responses and information gathering from internal stakeholders.
* Write, edit, proofread, and format high-quality tender responses and supporting documents.
* Maintain and develop the company’s bid content library, case studies, and standard responses.
* Ensure all submissions are compliant with customer requirements and submission deadlines.
* Upload and manage submissions through procurement and tender portals.
* Support the preparation of bid presentations and organise supporting documentation.
* Monitor tender opportunities across relevant sectors and frameworks.
* Assist with post-tender feedback, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities.
* Work closely with the commercial team to support strategic growth opportunities.
Requirements
* Min of 3+ years proven experience in bid writing and tender coordination.
* Excellent written English skills and attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
* High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint or other useful tech.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a growth environment.
* Experience responding to & winning public sector tenders.
Nice to have
* Knowledge of procurement frameworks and public procurement portals.
* Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023
* Experience within managed services, manufacturing sector, textile or uniforms would an advantage.
* Document formatting experience.
* Project management qualification or experience.
* Understanding of ESG, Sustainability or Social Value Responses within tenders.
Rewards
* Industry leading salary, with annual salary reviews and inflation increases.
* Hybrid working opportunities
* Super supportive and collaborative working environment
* Company Pension.
* Health & Wellbeing Initiatives.
* Employee discount programme
* Uniform Allowance.
* Early Finish Fridays
* Pay Day Treats
* Annual Charity Partnerships.
* Onsite Parking.
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