Tendering Manager

Job description

We’re hiring: Tender Manager

Guildford, Surrey

Are you a commercially minded Tender Manager who enjoys running fair, transparent and high‑quality tender processes that deliver real value for clients?

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love working with stakeholders, and enjoy shaping competitive supplier markets — this could be the role for you.

About the role

As a Tender Manager, you’ll lead end‑to‑end supplier tender and request‑for‑price processes, working closely with clients, procurement colleagues and suppliers. You’ll play a key role in delivering robust, impartial tenders that support client objectives and drive sustainable business growth.

You’ll be the technical expert throughout the tender lifecycle — from early engagement and evaluation through to supplier mobilisation and continuous improvement.

✅ What you’ll be doing

• Managing a programme of professional, transparent and impartial supplier tenders
• Working with clients and stakeholders to define requirements, evaluation criteria and submission methods
• Engaging proactively with suppliers, including pre‑tender engagement sessions
• Coordinating and managing tender submissions via Pelican’s online portal
• Evaluating bids to ensure competitiveness, value and risk mitigation
• Producing clear, high‑quality tender evaluation reports to support decision‑making
• Supporting evaluation meetings and simplifying complex information for stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with UK Procurement Law and internal frameworks
• Supporting supplier contract mobilisation and post‑award activities
• Driving continuous improvement in tendering processes and reporting

Growth & commercial impact

• Contributing to achieving company rebate targets
• Building strong commercial business cases where required
• Analysing tender outcomes and sharing insights with suppliers and internal teams

Stakeholder & supplier management

• Building strong, professional relationships with a diverse supplier base
• Identifying innovative and forward‑thinking suppliers
• Supporting post‑bid feedback, learning and best‑practice sharing
• Providing accurate forecasting and progress reporting, proactively managing risks

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Strong experience in public and/or private sector tender processes
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills
• Project management experience in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to interpret and translate complex information
• Excellent written, presentation and facilitation skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Desirable:

• CIPS qualification
• Food sector or market knowledge

Why join us?

• Work in a values‑led organisation that prioritises Professionalism, Transparency and Impartiality
• Play a key role in shaping supplier markets and client outcomes
• Collaborate with knowledgeable, supportive teams across the business
• Opportunity to make a real commercial and strategic impact

Our commitment

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Interested?

Apply now.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Guildford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English