The Company
Our client is a specialist engineering company. Due to investment, they are now looking to recruit a Bid Coordinator.
The Role
The Bid Coordinator will be responsible for the effective creation and coordination of key bid and information request activities to strict timelines in adherence to the bid process/internal governance procedures with key activities.You will assist internal and external customers in all aspects of opportunity management through to order generation.The role encompasses all inbound and outbound communication from the Tenders and Quotes team as well as the fulfilment of the core tasks.Lead key bid meetings which include "Bid kick-off", "Team Review / Edit" sessions.Support the sales lead with the identification of strategic win themes and differentiators.Build the winning team by engaging with key stakeholders (e.g., ICT, R and D, Legal, Finance, HR, etc.) to secure resources to support the completion of bids.Influence the team to ensure content is customer-focused, aligned to the published evaluation criteria, and defined strategic themes.Work with the Project Management/Engineering team to support the development of the solution.Ensure the proposal is consistent in style, language, and approach (solution/strategy) throughout.Actively create and collate information from the bid team, from within the company, and third parties (where required) to ensure a draft proposal is created, which supports the "Team Review".Participate in the editing process to ensure content is customer-focused and aligned to defined bid themes.Create and manage databases of company information for the inclusion into PQQ's, RFI's, Questionnaires, etc.Establish and maintain a bid library containing standardized and best practice content.Effectively structure proposals and pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs). The Person
HND/HNC qualified in a commercial or engineering discipline or relevant experience, Degree qualified is desirable.Proven relevant experience.Experience of creating/managing large value/complex tenders is essential.High level of commercial awareness is essential.IT knowledge: MS Office.Customer orientation.Ability to organise and prioritise.Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.Reliability.Experience of working to targets and deadlines.Experience in creating, coordinating and compiling tender documentation through to successful submission is essential. The Benefits
You will be working for a well-established growing employer.An excellent salary.Hybrid: 2 days in the office 3 days at home.A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices. The Pay
Attractive - A highly competitive market salary which exceeds NMW.