Bid Manager
Bid Manager
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01-11-2024
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Bid Manager is responsible for managing the preparation and submission of bids and proposals in response to tenders. This role ensures that all client requirements are met proposals are competitive and align with company capabilities. The Bid Manager will collaborate with various internal departments ensuring that each bid is of the highest quality and reflective of the company s goals and objectives. The successful candidate will have a keen understanding of the bidding process and will be instrumental in driving the company s business development efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Bid and Proposal Management:
- Lead the preparation submission and management of bids in response to tenders.
- Ensure that all bid documents meet client requirements including technical financial and legal aspects.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. sales finance operations) to gather and verify content for proposals.
2. Client and Stakeholder Coordination:
- Work closely with the sales team to understand client needs and tailor bids accordingly.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth bid preparation and timely submission.
- Liaise with external partners or suppliers to include necessary thirdparty information in the bid.
3. Bid Strategy and Competitiveness:
- Analyze the competitive landscape to develop winning bid strategies.
- Ensure that bids are both financially and technically competitive while aligned with company capabilities and profitability goals.
- Participate in postbid reviews and implement feedback to improve future submissions.
4. Risk and Compliance Management:
- Identify potential risks associated with bids and work with legal and compliance teams to mitigate them.
- Ensure all bid submissions comply with company policies legal requirements and client specifications.
5. Document Management:
- Develop and maintain a library of standard templates documents and references to streamline the bidding process.
- Ensure that all bid documentation is accurate uptodate and organized for easy access by the team.
6. Financial Oversight:
- Collaborate with the finance department to ensure that all cost estimates and pricing strategies within bids are accurate.
- Monitor financial performance related to completed bids and ensure alignment with company profitability targets.
7. Performance Reporting:
- Prepare regular reports for senior management on bid performance including success rates areas for improvement and market trends.
- Maintain a database of bid outcomes and provide insights on winning strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in bid management or a similar role preferably within the automotive manufacturing or technical industries.
- Proven track record in successfully managing bids and tenders for large projects.
- Strong understanding of the Nigerian business environment and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in cost estimation and pricing strategies.
Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and decisionmaking
- Strong attention to detail and project management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Analytical and problemsolving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency in proposal management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Team collaboration and leadership
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 13th Month Allowance
- Leave Allowance
- Monthly Performance Bonus
- Retirement Savings
- Robust Medical Coverage
- Daily Lunch
- Staff Transportation
- Employee Car Ownership Scheme
- Learning & Development Budget
- Group Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunity to work in a fastpaced and dynamic environment
Employment Type
Full Time
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