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Specialist Bids & Tenders - Winnersh, UK
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Job Description
The UKI Tender & Bid team owns and manages the entire tender & bid process across all BD business units (BDX) in the UK & Ireland. The interactions the team has with both internal and external stakeholders focus on all aspects of the tender & bid process and are designed to ensure the successful submission of tenders and bids across BDX, thus enabling BD UKI to deliver profitable sales and embed outcomes-based solutions for customers and patients alike.
The purpose of the ‘Tender & Bid Specialist UKI’ role is to apply and use well-developed knowledge of tender and bid management and to gather commercial, financial and technical information needed in the preparation of tenders and bids. Consequently, the Tender & Bid Specialist UKI actively manages the entire tender & bid process for tenders and bids across BDX. The Tender & Bid Specialist UKI takes the lead in coordinating all activities within the tender & bid submission process and managing all stakeholders to ensure the successful submission of tenders and bids (including renewals). The Tender & Bid Specialist is responsible for complying with the tender & bid process across BDX and the applicable law, assisting with developing and maintaining ‘model answers’ in the BD Tender & Bid Database and analysing performance in past tenders and bids.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire tender & bid process (end-to-end) for tenders and bids across BDX
- Take the lead in coordinating all activities from opportunity identification and pre-tender stage through tender preparation and submission to post-award performance analysis
- Align and manage all stakeholders (internal and external) and consolidate information and documentation to ensure the successful submission of tenders and bids
- Engage with and drive the topics of ESG, Sustainability and Social Value
- Assist with developing and maintaining ‘model answers’ in the BD Tender & Bid Database
- Take ownership of management reporting around the entire tender and bid pipeline
- Comply with the tender & bid process across BDX
- Comply with the applicable law
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Preferred Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in a tender and bid role, ideally gained in a healthcare setting (an understanding of the NHS procurement processes a plus)
- Experience in RFP/tender/bid writing
- Experience in successfully managing large groups of diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills – with the ability to engage with and manage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Influencing without authority
- Action oriented – with a drive for results and a desire to learn and grow
- Strong time management, prioritization, organisation and planning skills
- Dealing with ambiguity and problem-solving skills
- Project management skills
- Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions of contract
- Knowledge of public procurement law
- Experience in engaging with and driving the topics of ESG, Sustainability and Social Value
- Proficiency in all key MS Office applications, experience with TenderEyes/SharePoint desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a science based or economics/business studies related discipline
Salary range for the role:
£33.300 to £45.000
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At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
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Primary Work Location
GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road
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Salary Range Information
£33,300.00 - £50,775.00 GBP Annual
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