Manufacturing Bid Lead

Summary: The Manufacturing Bid Lead role in Bolton is designed for a seasoned professional with expertise in generating competitive manufacturing bids. The position involves leading bid generation, developing proposals, and maintaining stakeholder relationships to secure new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the manufacturing process and excellent communication skills. This role is with a leading defense organization committed to diversity and supporting the Armed Forces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the generation of cost-effective and competitive manufacturing bids.
• Ensure clarity of scope within the Bid Directive and align content with the company's manufacturing industrial policy.
• Generate a robust cost base for manufacturing bids using data analysis and three-point estimating techniques.
• Develop compelling manufacturing bid proposals that are compliant, competitive, and financially sound.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to provide visibility of future bids and market intelligence.
• Support the New Business Team in identifying and securing new business opportunities.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience working on complex bids with a proven track record of success.
• Deep understanding of the manufacturing production process from procurement to delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work with cost models for accurate costings.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for effective liaison with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Logical thinking, data analysis, and reporting skills.

Salary (Rate): £24

City: Bolton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other