Head of Bid Management (m/w/d)

MAKE THE DIFFERENCE - join our team!

In our headquarters in Gummersbach, we shape the internal service and consulting offering for all processes of the FERCHAU corporate group, and for this, we are looking for you as part of our internal team. We realize exciting projects for renowned customers in all technology areas and for all industries. Our Bid Management department is responsible for the central control, professionalization, and scaling of the entire tendering process at FERCHAU. The goal is to increase efficiency, ensure consistently high bid quality, and raise the win rate through clear processes, central control, and Salesforce-supported data and reference availability.

Head of Bid Management (m/f/d)

Gummersbach

Aufgaben

These challenges you will take on:

• Strategic leadership of the central Bid Management department
• Definition, further development, and assurance of standard processes, as well as template management and ongoing optimization of our tools and processes
• Integration and control of a systemic reference process and execution in Salesforce
• Project tracking, reporting, and management transparency for all tenders using KPI tracking
• Quality assurance and lessons learned management
• Communication with management and regular reporting in relevant committees
• Interface function to sales, marketing, and IT departments
• Assurance of process compliance and escalation management
• Support of tenders (organization of kick-offs, deadline management, bidder communication, reference preparation, proof and certificate management, supplier self-disclosures, bid submission, and participation in bidder discussions)
• Prospective expansion of the central Bid Management department

We offer you:

• 30 days of vacation, capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme, vacation pay
• The opportunity to work remotely one day a week
• Company car for private use, including the option for electric vehicles
• Security and stability of a family-run company
• Corporate values characterized by performance, trust, transparency, and appreciation
• Real team spirit and passion for what we do
• Further training opportunities through our Academy (e-learnings, training, and seminars)

Profil

Convince us with your qualifications:

• Completed business administration degree and several years of experience in Bid Management, ideally in a centrally controlled, matrix-organized environment
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems (especially Salesforce) and document management
• Experience in developing and implementing standard processes and templates
• Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and high communication competence
• Leadership experience and ability to manage interdisciplinary teams
• Confident use of KPIs and reporting tools
• High initiative, organizational skills, and quality awareness
• Fluent German and very good English skills, both written and spoken

Kontakt

Is our offer made for you? Then we look forward to receiving your application - gladly online under reference number STE72-81622-FEM from Ms. Martina Adolph of FERCHAU Management GmbH from our central recruiting team. We match: your potential and our opportunities!