Telespazio
Job title:
Bid Manager
Company:
Telespazio
Job description
Telespazio Belgium can count on almost 40 years of experience in Space Operations Service & Engineering activities.We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency and the European Union Agency for Space Programme. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions.Currently, we are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Bid Manager who will work for Telespazio Belgium, in the Netherlands.Under the Chief Commercial Officer, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating the entire bid process for high-value projects within the space sector. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to develop competitive and compelling proposals that meet customer requirements and align with our strategic objectives.What is expected from you:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process, ensuring timely and high-quality submission of proposals.
- Collaborate with technical, commercial, legal, recruitment and project management teams to gather input and craft a persuasive bid that addresses customer needs and requirements.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with bid submissions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.
- Liaise with internal°external partners to understand their propositions, align with the bid requirements, address any queries or concerns during the bid process.
- Prepare, review, and refine bid documents, including executive summaries, technical descriptions, pricing models, and contract terms.
- Conduct thorough market research to understand competitor strategies, pricing benchmarks, and industry trends that could impact bid outcomes.
- Engage and communicate effectively with external (subcontractors and consortium partners) and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for bid strategies.
- Monitor bid performance, gather feedback, and implement improvements in the bid process to enhance future success rates.
- Ensure regular presence at our headquarter in Belgium.
What you offer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or specialized certification in Bid Management or Proposal Writing is a plus.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in bid management, within a technology industry – the space / defense sector is a plus.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple bids simultaneously
- Familiarity with government contracts and international bidding processes.
- Successful experience with cost estimation and financial modeling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and Dutch, French is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and bid management software tools.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to details.
What we offer:
- A company car;
- 30 days of paid annual leave, plus the days ESTEC is closed including public holidays (~12 days) based on a 40-hour working week;
- Fully paid collective extensive health insurance scheme;
- A good pension scheme;
- A career development (Coursera membership + training budget);
Where
You will be working within the Telespazio Belgium office in Katwijk Aan Zee.Please note that interviews will be held either via skype, webex, other digital platforms or onsite in person.When
Expected starting date: ASAPWe look forward to receiving your application for this position!
Expected salary
Location
Katwijk Aan Zee, Zuid-Holland
Job date
Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:29:10 GMT
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