XPO Logistics
Senior Bid Manager - Logistics
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Senior Bid Manager
Location: Crick - Flexible Hybrid Working
Shape the future of bid management and business growth with XPO.
At XPO Logistics, we're growing rapidly across the UK and Ireland and winning exciting new opportunities. We're looking for an experienced Senior Bid Manager to lead our bid function and play a key role in securing major new business.
This role offers the opportunity to influence how XPO is positioned in the market, develop compelling customer solutions, and drive bid excellence.
Why this role is exciting
- Lead the bid management function for a leading UK logistics provider
- Influence how we respond to major customer opportunities
- Collaborate with commercial, operational, and solution design experts
- Drive continuous improvement in bid processes and content
- Build and develop a high-performing bid team
- Help secure transformational contracts and business growth
Pay, Benefits And More
We offer a competitive salary, bonus, company car or allowance, and a strong benefits package, including:
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- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy more)
- Private medical and dental cover
- Retail discounts
- Cycle-to-work
- Pension and more
On a Typical Day, You Will
- Lead the full bid lifecycle from qualification to submission and review
- Develop clear, compelling, customer-focused proposals
- Define and drive strong win themes
- Manage and coach a small bid team
- Lead bid reviews, workshops, and governance processes
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and SMEs
- Maintain bid content, templates, and best practice
- Drive continuous improvement across quality and performance
What You'll Bring
- Strong experience managing complex bids and tenders
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communication and storytelling ability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder collaboration skills
- High attention to detail and quality
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Desirable
- Logistics / supply chain / 3PL experience
- APMP or similar methodology
- Proposal automation tools
- Adobe Creative Suite (or similar)
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered, and able to bring their true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart, and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or adjustments to our application and interview process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
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