Bid and Tender Manager

Role: Bid and Tender Manager Sector: 3PL Contract Logistics Location: Swadlincote/UK - Can be based anywhere across the UK with travel to the midlands, flexible working available Package: £60,000-£75,000 + £5k Car / Allowance, Bonus & Package

The Company Loom Talent have been engaged by an established Global 3PL provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality service and innovative warehousing and transport solutions across the UK.

The role - Tender Manager

Manage strategic tender opportunities from initial qualification through to final submission and contract award. Develop effective bid strategies that respond to customer requirements and position the organisation strongly against competitors. Work collaboratively with commercial, operational and solutions teams to develop tailored and commercially viable customer solutions. Lead and coordinate internal stakeholders throughout the tender process, ensuring clear responsibilities, deadlines and effective communication. Oversee the preparation of high-quality written proposals, presentations and supporting tender documentation. Identify key customer requirements and translate these into clear, compelling and commercially focused responses. Review and challenge operational and commercial proposals to ensure solutions are both competitive and capable of delivering strong business outcomes. Work with relevant teams to develop and validate pricing, costing and commercial assumptions within tender submissions. Support customer meetings and presentations, confidently communicating proposed solutions and responding to customer requirements. Manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensuring submissions are delivered accurately, professionally and within agreed timescales. Build strong working relationships across the wider business and contribute to improving tender processes, quality and overall bid performance. Maintain a strong understanding of customer needs, market conditions and competitor positioning to help maximise the likelihood of successful outcomes.The Candidate

Ideally a strong background in bid/tender management within 3PL contract logistics Good understanding of warehouse operations Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of costing and pricing models Previously managed high value tender processes Ability to develop clear and compelling customer propositions that demonstrate value and differentiate the organisation from competitors. Highly articulate, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and commercially compelling content. Strong attention to detail and a high standard of written communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with recognised bid management methodologies or frameworks would be advantageous, although formal certification is not essential.The Package

Salary - £60,000 - £75,000 per annum

Company Car / Car Allowance (£5,000).

10% Company Bonus Scheme.

25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays. Pension Contributions. Private Health Care. Annual Salary Life Assurance. Plus additional company benefits.Apply

If you're an experienced Tender Manager looking for the opportunity to take ownership of complex tender opportunities, work with a range of internal stakeholders and play a key role in securing new business, this could be an opportunity for you