Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented

Manager - Bids & Proposal

to support the global bids, proposals, costing, and order management functions. This role is key to ensuring high-quality, competitive proposals that align with business objectives and client needs. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing bid lifecycles, enhancing costing accuracy, and supporting process improvements -- with a view toward future leadership within the function.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Proposal Management:

+ Manage end-to-end bid processes, from RFQ review to proposal submission.
+ Coordinate with cross-functional teams -- technical, engineering, finance, and legal -- to ensure accuracy and compliance.
+ Maintain bid pipelines, track outcomes, and support post-bid reviews.

Project Costing & Pricing:

+ Develop cost estimates covering materials, logistics, and services.
+ Maintain pricing libraries and cost benchmarks.
+ Analyze project cost performance to improve estimation accuracy.

Order Management:

+ Validate commercial, financial, and technical requirements prior to order entry.
+ Support ERP order processing and ensure data accuracy.
+ Monitor order intake, backlog, and margin KPIs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

+ Partner with Sales, Technical, Finance, and Legal teams to deliver cohesive proposals.
+ Provide operational support to regional proposal and costing teams.

Continuous Improvement:

+ Contribute to process automation and digital transformation initiatives.
+ Participate in lessons-learned workshops to enhance proposal quality and efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in

Engineering, Business Administration

, or a related field.

5-8 years

of experience in bids, proposals, project costing, or commercial analysis. Proficiency with

ERP systems

and costing or proposal management tools. Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
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Skills

Core Competencies

In-depth understanding of bid and proposal processes. Strong analytical thinking and data management skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Continuous learning mindset and adaptability to growth.

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