Bid ManagerCompetitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Welwyn Garden CityDays Only (Mon-Fri)gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Bid Manager to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden CityPerformance ObjectivesProposal and RFQ ManagementServe as the focal point for all customer RFQs, coordinating internal inputs and timelines.Own the proposal development process from receipt of RFQ through submission.Ensure proposals fully meet customer technical, commercial and contractual requirements.Track proposal milestones, deadlines and deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality submissions.Maintain proposal templates, compliance matrices and standard content data sets.NPI and Bid GovernanceLead NPI meetings for Bid/No-Bid reviews, ensuring cross-functional alignment on:Technical feasibilityCommercial risk and marginCapacity and delivery capabilityDrive clear actions, decisions and accountability from bid reviews through award or no-bid decisions.Document and communicate outcomes, risks and next steps to stakeholders.Cross-Functional CoordinationAct as the interface between Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance during proposal development.Facilitate timely and accurate cost, lead time, technical and compliance inputs.Challenge assumptions and ensure proposals are both competitive and executable.Support Customer Order Acknowledgement activities linked to price verification. ..... full job details .....