Manufacturing Bid Lead
Posted 1 week ago by Certain Advantage
£33 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Bolton, UK
Summary: The Manufacturing Bid Lead role at a world-class defence organization in Bolton involves leading the generation of manufacturing bids and ensuring compliance with industrial policies. The position requires a strong background in manufacturing or production, along with experience in bid management. The role is hybrid, requiring 1-2 days on-site each week, and is initially a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to develop competitive and compliant bid proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the generation of manufacturing bids, ensuring alignment with bid directives and industrial policies.
- Develop cost bases for bids using Excel, ensuring data is quantifiable and evidence-backed.
- Create competitive and compliant bid proposals using PowerPoint, assessing risks and ensuring financial soundness.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and provide visibility on future bids and market intelligence.
- Support the New Business Team in identifying new opportunities and developing winning strategies.
- Participate in functional and strategic change activities, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
- Ensure adherence to aerospace industry regulations and standards throughout the bidding process.
- Utilize project management tools such as SAP/Primavera P6 for planning and scheduling.
Key Skills:
- Strong manufacturing or production background with bid management experience.
- Proficient in generating costed proposals and understanding manufacturing processes.
- Commercial acumen with experience in cost modeling and financial analysis.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations.
- Experience with project management tools like SAP and Primavera P6.
Salary (Rate): £33
City: Bolton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other