Procurement manager (bids)

A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Pricing & Bids Manager has arisen to join a leading defence & technology organisation. You'll be embedded within a high-performing supply chain and procurement function, working at the heart of complex programmes and supporting critical bids across a highly regulated environment.

This role focuses on leading pricing strategy and bid delivery across major procurement opportunities, ensuring commercial competitiveness, cost accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. You'll collaborate extensively with procurement, finance, operations, and commercial stakeholders to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Role - Procurement Manager (Bids)
Location - Fife, Scotland (hybrid working, 3 days onsite per week)
Type - Permanent position
Salary - Competitive + bonus + car allowance + excellent benefits

Key responsibilities of the Procurement Manager (Bids) role and not be limited to:

Lead the Pricing & Bids function across procurement opportunities, tenders, and proposals.
Manage end-to-end bid processes including timelines, deliverables, and governance approvals.
Develop robust pricing strategies and cost models aligned to organisational and programme objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather technical, commercial, and financial inputs.
Evaluate supplier pricing, market trends, and competitor intelligence to support winning proposals.
Ensure all proposals are compliant with customer, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.
Analyse supplier quotations and assess risk, value, and total cost of ownership.
Support supplier negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain.
Monitor bid performance, track KPIs, and conduct post-bid reviews for continuous improvement.
Present pricing strategies and bid recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

Key skills and experience required for Procurement Manager (Bids) role and not limited to:

Strong experience within procurement, bid management, and pricing, ideally within defence, aerospace, or regulated sectors.
Proven ability to develop pricing strategies and cost models for complex bids and tenders.
Experience supporting government or public sector procurement processes.
Working knowledge of FAR / DFARS or similar regulatory frameworks would be highly advantageous.
Strong understanding of contract types including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and T&M.
Experience preparing compliant cost proposals and supporting audits/reviews.
Ability to lead cross-functional bid teams and deliver to tight deadlines.
Strong analytical capability with experience using ERP systems and advanced Excel-based financial models.
Professional certifications (MCIPS, MBA, NCMA) would be beneficial but not essential.
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

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