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Bid Manager/Coordinator

Jenkins Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Bid Manager/Co-ordinator position in Chelmsford offers a salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000.
  • Candidates should have prior experience in bid or project management, along with strong administration and organizational skills.
  • The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel, and experience with SAP is beneficial.
  • Responsibilities include leading bids, coordinating proposals, managing costs, and collaborating with sales and business teams.
  • This position provides an excellent opportunity to support the company's growth through effective bid management.
Job Title: Bid Manager/Co-ordinatorLocation: ChelmsfordSalary: £45,000-£50,000 Overview: The Bid Manager/Co-ordinator position involves working with various teams across the business to facilitate the successful completion of bids and proposals. This role supports the business’ growth by overseeing a portfolio of strategic bids across different product and market sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong administration and organisational skills, good Excel proficiency, and ideally come from a background in project/bid management. Responsibilities
  • Assess customer requests for quotes, create bid plans, and lead bids through the entire process, from initial request to submission and follow-on negotiations.
  • Coordinate with support functions to ensure proposals meet customer requirements, align with business needs, and comply with trade regulations.
  • Manage costs, develop pricing models, and oversee proposal content.
  • Hand over successfully submitted bids at contract review to the project manager.
  • Maintain a comprehensive bid schedule and ensure all opportunities follow internal business processes.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Business teams to understand requirements, gather costs, and prepare bid packages for Senior Leadership Team approval.
  • Support the sales team with customer proposals and negotiations, while maintaining accurate order pipelines through regular reports and weekly review meetings.
  • Assist with ad-hoc reporting to support the Business Director in achieving financial goals.
Key Skills and Experience:
  • Proficiency in project planning and scheduling, especially with Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage deadlines and collaborate across all organisational levels.
  • Experience with SAP is beneficial.
  • Prior experience in bid or project management and the ability to foster strong interdepartmental relationships are key.
This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of the business through effective bid management and collaboration.

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