Bid Manager
Company: Michael Page
Location: Oyster Bay
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Must have the proven ability in delivering winning,
multi-million-pound product or services opportunities, possess
strong leadership skills in an office-based environment, and must
be an excellent communicator and comfortable working at CEO /
Director Level (internal and external customers).Client
DetailsLeading Food Manufacturing companyDescription
- Manage the bids team and inputs from key stakeholders,
typically engaging with sales, marketing, product teams, finance,
commercial, legal and project management / delivery.
- Identify, solicit and qualify requests for proposals (RFPs) for
commercial and commodity K-12 USDA food items.
- Working with the Sales team to develop a clear win strategy for
each bid and ensure win themes are clear and compelling.
- Negotiate with specialist suppliers and/or subcontractors.
- Understand and resolve complex technical, strategic and
business issues.
- Prepare and review the commercial aspects of the bid, ensuring
all products / services are included in the final price to the
customer.
- Risk tracking and management throughout the bid process.
- Contributing to the written proposal - both in terms of content
and presentation (such as providing guidance around the executive
summary).
- Manage the bid budget and monitor and report on overall
performance against KPIs.
- Ensure timescales are achieved at each step of the bid process,
including all internal governance, while taking the initiative in
setting realistic deadlines.
- Ensure on-time submission of compliant and commercially sound
bids.
- Coordinate and plan all client presentations required as part
of the bid submission.
- Drive continuous improvement, through post-bid reviews, both
internally and with customers.
- When bid season begins to wind down, capitalize on collecting
awards with Sales Team. Documenting and Assisting with Target Items
for sales plans for upcoming year.
- Other duties as assigned.Profile
- Bachelor's in business administration or equivalent
preferred
- 4+ previous experience working in Bids, K12 experience a
plus.
- Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational
skills
- Approach bids creatively and with problem-solving skills
- Communicate clearly with clients both written and verbal
- Confidence in their own abilities and judgement to make quick,
effective decisions
- Provide high-quality service and have an excellent adeptness
with financesJob Offer
- 401k
- PTO
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Growth opportunities
- Leadership roleMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or
class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI
encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled,
protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Keywords: Michael Page, Philadelphia , Bid Manager, Executive , Oyster Bay, Pennsylvania
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