Bid Manager

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Public Sector Bid Manager – Norway

Semantix is looking for a Bid Manager to join our team. As our Bid Manager you will work on bids, tenders, and contracts (mainly for the public sector), and advise on matters related to these.

We are looking for someone experienced in working on bids and contracts, ideally within the localization industry. We offer the right candidate a chance to work in a distinctly international, open, and creative work environment with unique projects that receive international recognition.

What you will do:

• Prepare commercial proposals in response to RFI/RFP projects of variable size, scope, and duration with a focus on strategy and win themes

• Ensure all required reviews and signoffs from internal stakeholders are completed in time

• Facilitate internal key meetings, such as kick offs, bid/no bid and sign off meetings

• Liaise with Subject Matter Experts across the company to provide the best information and resources to build up a client-specific solution

• Build and manage the bid schedule

• Manage, review, and edit inputs from multiple stakeholders.

• Document creation, writing and formatting

• Use, update and maintain dedicated content repositories

• Identify and escalate commercial or technical risks

• Ensure all pricing activities are completed and verified

• Inform on bid status and reasons for win/loss. Define reasons for loss/failure, and seek to find changes when necessary

• Administrate contract terms, such as price adjustments, prolongation etc.

What we are looking for:

• Native level command of Norwegian and proficient English. This is a MANDATORY requirement. Other Nordic languages will be a plus (Swedish, Danish, Finnish).
• 3+years of experience with bids and contracts within the public sector
• Knowledge of the Norwegian Public Procurement Act
• Experience of working in different tender portals
• Strategic eye to understand client’s requirements and draw win themes with a wider proposal team
• Strong commercial sense
• A structured approach to problem-solving
• The ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize
• Good communication skills and a knack for internal cross-border networking

Experience in the localization industry, APMP-certificate, and experience using content tools, such as Loopio or RFPIO are a plus, but not a mandatory requirement.

What we offer:

• International environment

• Several Bid Management colleagues to share ideas and laughs with

• Hybrid or entirely remote working model – our Norwegian office is centrally located in Oslo.

Please contact hiring manager Silja Körkkö should you have any questions: [email protected].

Your Application

Do you find this position interesting? Do you match our profile? If so, we would love to hear from you! Please send your application by 07.03. We start viewing applications before the application deadline is over and might make our choice during the application period. We, therefore, encourage you to send your application as soon as possible.