Gold Group Ltd
Bid Procurement Manager
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Role: Bid Procurement Manager
Location: Cheltenham – 3 days/week on-site
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + benefits
Bid Procurement Manager needed to join our client, an established defence engineering firm based in Cheltenham.
We’re looking for a Bid Procurement Manager to play a critical role in securing the future of our Defence and C&I programmes. Working at the heart of our bid and capture activity, you’ll partner with Business Development, Programme, Finance, and Bid teams to shape compelling, competitive, and deliverable supply chain strategies.
You’ll be instrumental in identifying and engaging suppliers, building strong relationships, and ensuring our supply base is aligned to both current delivery and future growth. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced role where your commercial insight and stakeholder engagement will directly contribute to winning new business.
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Please note we can only consider UK nationals for this position based on UK Security Clearance requirements.
What the role of the Bid Procurement Manager entails:
Some of the main duties of the Bid Procurement Manager will include:
- Build and maintain a strong network of suppliers aligned to current and future business needs
- Partner with Business Development to shape the supply chain strategy across bids and opportunities
- Identify, engage, and down-select suppliers, ensuring the right capability, value, and innovation is brought into each bid
- Act as the central point of contact for supplier engagement, ensuring consistent and effective communication
- Support the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose contracts in line with company policy
- Contribute to bid planning, reporting, and governance, ensuring timelines and objectives are met
- Promote social value and responsible sourcing within the supply chain
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What experience you need to be the successful Bid Procurement Manager:
- Proven experience supporting bids or proposal/tendering activity, ideally within defence, engineering, or regulated environments
- Strong track record of building and managing supplier relationships
- Demonstrable negotiation experience with a focus on delivering commercial value
- Good understanding of contract law and procurement principles
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across teams
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Bid Procurement Manager to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly, so don't miss out!
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