Tender Manager

Do you have experience in leading complex tender processes from start to finish? Can you develop winning tender strategies and manage large-scale bids in the offshore wind sector?

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We are looking for a Tender Manager to oversee the entire tender process, ensuring the preparation, submission, and negotiation of large-scale offshore wind project bids while managing risks coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining client relationships.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire tender process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and procedures.
• Manage and deliver large-scale, complex tenders for offshore wind projects, focusing on risk management and opportunity assessment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their evolving requirements throughout the tender lifecycle.
• Develop and implement tender strategies to achieve successful commercial and contractual outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring commercial, contractual, and technical inputs are provided effectively.
• Lead and oversee negotiations and clarification meetings with clients, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure all final contract agreements accurately reflect the negotiated terms and conditions.
• Support internal reviews and approvals, ensuring tenders align with strategic business objectives.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities, proactively addressing them in tender proposals.
• Facilitate collaboration between sales, legal, engineering, and project teams to ensure well-rounded bid submissions.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a commercial, contractual, or relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale tenders or projects, preferably in offshore renewables or a similar industry.
• Strong commercial and contractual expertise, with a particular focus on risk management.
• Proven negotiation skills, with experience in securing successful contract agreements.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the capability to direct and guide personnel effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, ensuring deadlines are met within fast-paces environments.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to interact with diverse teams across multiple locations.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to collaborate with global teams across different offices.