Tendering Manager - VR/31377

Status: Permanent
Location: Dyce, Aberdeen
Rate: Expectations to be discussed

The role involves managing high-value tendering activity for a well-established provider of support services to the energy sector. You’ll lead the full tender process from planning through to submission and client sign-off, coordinating input from Commercial, Finance and Operational Teams. Working closely with a dedicated tender function, you’ll develop commercially sound, strategically aligned proposals, provide guidance across the business, and influence outcomes at a senior level.

    

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing clear and structured tender timelines across all service lines, ensuring all stages of the process are planned and coordinated.
  • Developing persuasive, fully costed bid submissions that align with pre-agreed commercial strategies.
  • Implementing and promoting best practice across the full tender lifecycle.
  • Working closely with Senior Management to define winning strategies, including scope evaluation, points of differentiation, and commercial viability.
  • Monitoring market trends and sector dynamics to support strategic bid/no-bid decisions.
  • Supporting pricing activities by collaborating with Business Analysts and Finance Teams.
  • Leading commercial and contractual negotiations, liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Managing the preparation of proposals for both new and existing clients, ensuring commercial and contractual compliance throughout.
  • Reviewing proposal and contract documents before final approval, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Coordinating the development of contract variations and amendments where required.
  • Maintaining a rolling schedule of annual tenders, ensuring alignment with internal governance and audit requirements.
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for communicating significant changes to contract values, pricing, or service scope.

          

About You:

  • Experience in a similar role focused on tender preparation within the energy industry.
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality, persuasive tender submissions.
  • Good understanding of contracts and contractual terminology.
  • Confident working with financial information, with strong numeracy skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with a clear focus on accuracy and clarity.
  • Able to manage multiple concurrent activities and meet challenging deadlines.
  • Creative, collaborative, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
  • Customer-focused and service-oriented.
  • Degree educated in a relevant discipline.

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