We have a brand new role at Elite for an Experienced Bid or Tender Manager with strong Commercial Acumen, and an understanding of Procurement, Tenders and Contract management to join our team and manage relationships with GPO’s, identify commercial opportunities and lead the preparation and submission of Tenders, Commercial Proposals and Contract Negotiations.
About Us
Elite Fine Foods is a leading independent foodservice supplier, passionate about delivering exceptional food, quality and service. Offering more than 4,000 products to hospitality and catering customers across London and the South East, we combine an exciting, carefully selected range with dependable local expertise. Our people are at the heart of the business, creating a customer-focused environment where knowledge, enthusiasm and fresh ideas are valued.
Location: Remote or Hybrid (Optional), with visits to Elite offices in Newhaven roughly once a month.
Role Essentials
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with GPOs, procurement frameworks, buying groups and contract catering organisations.
- Identify, pursue and secure new commercial opportunities through procurement and framework channels
- Lead the preparation, coordination and submission of tenders, commercial proposals and contract negotiations.
- Manage contract renewals, repricing activities and commercial agreements to protect and grow business performance.
- Develop and implement retention strategies to protect and grow existing group purchasing and framework business.
- Deliver agreed revenue, margin and growth objectives across procurement and framework customers.
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Purchasing, Finance and Operations to ensure successful implementation and delivery of commercial agreements.
- Secure supplier support and funding opportunities to strengthen commercial propositions and maximise profitability.
- Monitor market activity, procurement trends and competitor activity, providing insights and recommendations to support business growth.
- Produce accurate commercial reporting, forecasts and performance updates for the leadership team.
- Support the wider business by undertaking any other reasonable tasks, projects or management requests appropriate to the role or level of responsibility
Who we’re looking for
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of procurement, tenders and contract management.
- Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to analyse commercial data and identify opportunities for growth.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and manage competing priorities.
- Strong planning, organisational and project management capability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Results-focused with a proactive and commercially minded approach
The Benefits
Car Allowance
25 days holiday + 8 days Bank Holidays
Employee Discount
B&Q Discount
Retail and Leisure Discounts
Health Care Cash plan
Volunteer Day
Life Assurance
Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you live within roughly 1 hour commute of Newhaven, East Sussex?
- Where are you based?
- Do you have experience managing Tender Submissions and Commercial proposals?
- Do you have experience working with GPO's?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
