Bid Manager
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10 hours ago
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Job Summary
Arηs Group Part of Accenture is looking for an experienced Bid Manager with Dutch and English writing skills as native or professional level (C2). You will be responsible for leading and coordinating end-to-end bid activities for complex high-value opportunities primarily within the Belgian and European public sector. You act as the central point of coordination between all stakeholders and ensure the delivery of competitive compliant and high-quality proposals.
You will be part of our experienced and successful bid team co-located in our HQ in Luxembourg Greece and Belgium (with a choice to be flexibly based in Brussels Zaventem or Leuven in sound balance with teleworking/home office).
Roles & Responsibilities
- Managing public procurement procedures for Belgian and EU (semi-)public sector clients ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managing the full bid lifecycle from opportunity qualification through submission within demanding timelines.
- Driving structured bid governance communication and alignment across multiple workstreams.
- Analysing tender/client requirements and translating them into clear win strategies value propositions and key messages in close collaboration with the Deal team (Sales Lead Delivery Lead).
- Coordinating cross-functional teams including Sales Delivery Solution Architecture Legal
- Planning and mobilising the required expertise and resources to develop compelling and differentiated proposals.
- Collaborating with consortium partners subcontractors and/or third-party vendors (including contribution management and alignment).
- Building and maintaining strong trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and where appropriate with external partners and clients.
- Supporting sourcing and procurement activities during bids including supplier engagement and contract negotiations.
- Contributing to pre- and post-sales activities such as opportunity identification deal shaping and win/loss reviews.
- Contribute to continuously improve our bid management processes tools and best practices.
- Promoting knowledge sharing continuous learning and bid excellence within the organisation.
Qualifications :
Your profile
You are a structured proactive and results-driven professional who thrives in complex environments and is comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams. You combine strategic insight with strong execution capabilities and excellent communication skills.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- University degree in IT Business Procurement (or a related discipline) or equal through professional experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Bid Management Proposal Management Procurement or comparable roles.
- Mandatory professional experience in projects or public tenders for the Belgian and/or Dutch (semi-)public sector and/or EU Institutions.
- Proven ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders across geographies and functions.
- Strong leadership coordination and decision-making capabilities.
- Native or C2-level proficiency in Dutch and C2-level proficiency in English (mandatory) is a must. Active knowledge of French (minimum B1 level) and/or any additional European language is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to clearly articulate recommendations and positions in senior management discussions.
- Proactive flexible mindset with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Additional Assets:
- Experience in sales support deal shaping pipeline management negotiation fundamentals and financial modelling.
- Familiarity with Professional Services environments (such as outsourcing system integration strategy & consulting or business process services) or Managed Services.
- Understanding of current/emerging technology trends including AI Cloud Security and digital transformation.
- Experience managing large complex multi-million-euro bids with multiple workstreams and international stakeholders.
Additional Information :
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
- We value your contribution which is why we offer a competitive and attractive salary package.
- Your wellbeing is our priority from day one you are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan.
- Benefit from a convenient meal allowance provided through a ticket restaurant card.
- Take part in impactful projects that make a difference at both the national and European level.
- Continue to grow with us through in-house training sessions and a wide range of online learning opportunities.
- Join a collaborative culture where we regularly celebrate achievements and milestones together.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Risk Management
- Adobe Acrobat
- Construction Estimating
- Microsoft Outlook
- Account Management
- Content Development
- Project Management
- Auto Estimating
- Proposal Writing
- Unity
- Contracts
About Company
Ar?s is a fully independent group of companies specialized in managing complex IT projects and systems for large organisations, focusing on state-of-the-art software development, business intelligence and infrastructure services. We are composed of 17 entities across 9 countries that ... View more
