Europe tender specialist & content management

Posted 9 hours 11 minutes ago by Thermo Fisher Scientific

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leicestershire, Loughborough, United Kingdom, LE111
Job Description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a dedicated EU RFP (Request for Proposal) Specialist and Content Manager who can drive impactful solutions for our customers. This is a fully remote position that requires strong project management skills and a talent for content development. Collaborating with hardworking colleagues worldwide, you will ensure our proposals not only meet our high standards but also stay competitive.

Key Responsibilities:

Project/RFP Management

  • End-to-end coordination of designated RFP workload acting as the focal point for the sales team and internal functional areas throughout the RFP and RFI (Request for Information) process.

  • Prioritize multiple proposals simultaneously, rigorously adhering to project timelines

  • Develop and implement a project plan to complete the written response for the RFP or RFI.

  • Coordinate internal resources and support the sales lead in facilitating communication within the proposal team

  • Conduct the first-pass review of each proposal, providing answers to questions by researching the appropriate knowledge database, reviewing past proposals, and searching relevant websites.

  • Provide comprehensive writing and editing expertise to ensure all aspects of the proposal are accurate, complete, and error-free. Developing business proposals, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs (Request for Quotation), ensuring a cohesive, coordinated, and strategic response.

  • Act as gatekeeper and project coordinator/manager to compile and submit all customer files. Upload documentation and work within customer-specific portals as needed.

  • Lead project debriefings, analyze any issues or problems that occurred during the course of a project, and apply lessons learned to future proposals.

  • Train the sales team on the RFP process.

Content Management

  • Develop and maintain the EU RFP content library to enable efficient response to customer RFP's and related questionnaires.

  • Support the development of Gene AI for tenders and provide content for the centralized library.

  • Leverage Thermo Fisher Scientific's Quality Management software system and Sales Enablement tools for document control where required.

  • Ensure content accuracy and quality aligns with company standards and messaging.

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and refine content.

  • Apply strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Evaluate information critically and present it convincingly.

  • Develop RFP proposal templates to support EU RFP responses.

  • Regularly review and update content to reflect the latest company information, products services and maintain brand integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proven experience in Tenders/RFP Management, working in a cross-functional environment.

  • Strong project management skills

  • Proficient in English; knowledge of an additional language is desirable.

  • Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills are critical.

  • Demonstrated ability to independently take ownership of initiatives and drive execution.

  • Ability to travel, not to exceed 5%.

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and contribute to our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through your outstanding skills and dedication.