Bid Manager

Bid Manager

• £50,000 - £60,000 + excellent Benefits.
• Chelmsford, Essex

From satellites searching for new planets to rovers mapping the surface of Mars, for 40 years space customers have depended on us to provide technology that is literally out of this world. We have been trusted to design and deliver imaging sensors and sub-systems to over 150 space missions helping humankind to better understand the world we live in.

Working with us will enable you to develop and gain experience in the ideas that are behind some of the most advanced technologies in the world. You will also get a chance to work alongside highly experienced engineers, technicians and scientists.

Position Summary & Responsibilities - Bid Manager

• Assessing customers Request for Quotes (RFQ) that have been received by the sales team
• Creating a bid plan in support of a successful submission
• Taking bid through the bid process - from customer request to proposal submission
• Supporting and potentially leading any follow-on negotiations.
• Leading the identified bid team to successful bid submission
• Liaising with support functions such as commercial and export, ensuring the proposal is aligned with the needs of the business and is trade compliant.
• Ensuring the proposal meets customers RFQ requirements.
• Co-ordinating the cost estimates and proposals
• Writing the management proposals and oversight of all other proposal volumes
• Handing over at contract review to project manager
• Timescales are often tight so the role requires a high level of organisation and drive.
• Proficient in project planning/scheduling. With support from the Business Support Team/PMO, resourced schedule creation will be required for the bid.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and in particular Microsoft Project
• Reporting to (and delegation of, as required) Bid Management Lead.