Bid Management Lead (Government & Defense Logistics)

Job summary

This role involves managing and coordinating strategic tender opportunities within the Government & Defense sector, overseeing the bid process from opportunity qualification to proposal submission. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant and competitive solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in bid management, proposal management, project coordination, commercial support, logistics operations, or supply chain management.
• Experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing competing deadlines.
• Background in logistics, freight forwarding, project logistics, government, defense, humanitarian aid, or similar industries is advantageous.
• Familiarity with government or public-sector tenders is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the bid process, ensuring timely completion of proposals.
• Develop bid plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Organize bid review meetings and track actions.
• Review customer tender documents and prepare compliance matrices.
• Consolidate inputs into high-quality proposals and manage customer communications.
• Collaborate with various teams to develop logistics solutions.
• Track risks and support contract review activities.

Skills

• Strong project coordination and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving approach.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with bid management software and project management tools is a plus.