Bid Manager

Location: Chorley
Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Job Description

This role operates at both an operational and strategic level, playing an important part in driving business growth.

The Bid Manager will lead a hands-on, end-to-end bid management process, including writing high-quality submissions. The business typically pursues opportunities valued between £1m and £100m across logistics, data management, inventory management, procurement and supply chain management. These opportunities span sectors including automotive, beverage, defence, health, rail and utilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing compliant, compelling bid submissions that clearly communicate our value proposition and demonstrate why customers should choose TVS Supply Chain Solutions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Bid Manager/Writer to join our business-winning team. You will be confident managing every aspect of the bid process, from initial opportunity identification through to final submission.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Identify and track potential opportunities, communicating updates to the wider team.

* Work with the Business Development team to align proposals with the agreed win strategy.

* Manage the full bid lifecycle, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and Invitations to Tender (ITTs).

* Apply bid management processes and tools to ensure submissions are structured, compliant and delivered on time.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance bid processes and ways of working.

* Build relationships with subject matter experts, coordinating their contributions and transforming their input into clear, persuasive written responses.

* Maintain and develop the bid content library, ensuring material remains relevant and up to date.

* Coordinate bid reviews and work closely with the Commercial team to ensure pricing is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

* Proven experience managing successful bids and tenders, including large-scale, multi-million-pound opportunities.

* Excellent writing, IT, analytical and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to turn complex information into compelling proposals.

* Strong project management skills, supported by APM/APMP certification or equivalent experience.

* Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

* Strategic and innovative thinking, commercial awareness and sound decision-making skills.

* Ability to lead, motivate and coordinate teams while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

* Degree-level education or equivalent.

Key Competencies

* Leadership and personal development.

* Customer focus and commercial awareness.

* Decision-making and sound judgement.

* Planning, organisation and self-motivation.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can develop your skills and make a meaningful impact.

Your benefits package includes:

* Competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance.

* 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.

* Employee Assistance Programme, including GP consultations and second opinions, mental health support, financial and legal advice, and wellbeing support.

* Employee referral scheme offering financial rewards.

At TVS Supply Chain Solutions, we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. Our people are empowered to take initiative, achieve high-impact results and make a real difference to our business and customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Candidates must have resided in the UK for at least three years to meet the stated eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know as part of your application.

TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are proud to be a forces-friendly employer