- 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.
- 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.