Role: Contracts and Tender Executive
Job Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday to Friday - 36.25 Hours per week (Hybrid Working 3 days in/2 from home)
Barnas Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Tender and Proposal's Executive on behalf of our client based in Southampton.
The successful candidate will have experience of writing proposals and creating tender documents along with contract review knowledge and great negotiation skills. Good account management skills are also a must and the successful candidate will have strong planning/organisational skills, be organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Free Parking
- Dental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
Duties and Responsibilities as Contracts and Tender Executive:
- Lead tender and proposal development by coordinating with customers, proposal teams, and internal stakeholders, including managing contractual negotiations and evaluations.
- Assess bid opportunities and risks to ensure requirements, scope, resources, costs, and delivery implications are fully understood and support informed Bid/No Bid decisions.
- Ensure commercial compliance and viability by preparing accurate costings, managing contractual and payment terms, and meeting organisational and ISO standards.
- Collaborate across departments (Delivery, HR, Tax, Purchasing, etc.) to evaluate operational impacts, confirm resource availability, and support successful contract implementation.
- Drive continuous improvement and business growth through enhancing proposal quality, managing tender documentation and supplier questionnaires, promoting best practices, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Experience required:
- Proposal generation and tender writing experience
- Account Management skills
- Strong commercial and customer focus, with the ability to understand client requirements, provide consultative support, and develop tailored solutions.
- Proven experience in procurement processes, contract review and negotiation, and broader commercial decision-making.
- Strong financial, project management, communication, and IT skills, including financial appraisal, stakeholder engagement, and effective delivery of business objectives.
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Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- tendering: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
