International Bid Coordinator
1 day ago
Santander
At ALTEN, We are currently seeking a highly skilled International Bid Coordinator with proven experience participating in tenders for the European Institutions. The primary function is to manage the preparation and submission of high-value, complex tenders, for International Organizations in the ICT domain. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in multi-country consortia coordination, compliance-driven proposals, and strategic bid positioning. Key Responsibilities: Bid Strategy & Management • Lead the end-to-end bid lifecycle for European Union (main focus), and other International Organizations-related tenders, from opportunity identification to submission and contract award., • Define winning strategies aligned with EUIBAs procurement procedures and evaluation criteria., • Manage complex tender responses, ensuring legal compliance, following corporate deal governance and meeting customer procurement terms and conditions. Consortia Coordination • Coordinate and manage international consortia, including partners, subcontractors, and SMEs across multiple countries., • Define partner roles, governance structures, and engagement models., • Facilitate collaboration, ensuring timely contributions and alignment with the bid strategy. Proposal Development • Oversee the creation of high-quality technical and financial proposals, ensuring clarity, compliance, and competitiveness., • Draft, review, and refine key sections such as methodology, work packages, staffing, and delivery models., • Ensure consistency between technical and financial submissions. Stakeholder Management • Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders., • Engage with subject matter experts, delivery teams, and leadership to secure the best resources for each bid. Compliance & Quality Assurance • Ensure strict adherence to EU tender requirements, formatting, and submission platforms (e.g., eSubmission, Mercell)., • Implement iterative quality assurance processes (reviews, final validation). Market Intelligence • Contribute in monitoring EU procurement pipelines, framework contracts, and upcoming opportunities within European Institutions and DIGIT., • Analyse competitors, market trends, and past awards to enhance win probability Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills: • University Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Information Technology, Communications, or related field., • 3+ years of experience in bid management for European Institutions (European Commission, Agencies, etc.)., • Proven track record working on DG DIGIT or IT-related framework contracts (e.g., FWC, DPS)., • Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value international tenders., • Hands-on experience coordinating multi-partner consortia., • Strong knowledge of EU procurement rules and procedures., • Excellent project management and organisational skills., • Exceptional writing, editing, and communication abilities in English (C1/C2 level)., • Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines., • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. Tools & Competencies: • Familiarity with EU platforms (e.g., Funding & Tenders Portal, eSubmission)., • Proficiency in MS Office and collaborative tools., • Working knowledge of mainstream GenAI tools., • Financial modelling, costing and pricing strategy understanding is a plus. Personal Attributes: • Highly structured, proactive, and results-driven., • Strong leadership and coordination skills in multicultural environments., • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across organisations., • Resilient under pressure with a solution-oriented mindset. Work Environment: • Cross-functional collaboration across multicultural, geographically-distributed technical, sales, and management teams., • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment for international tenders., • Opportunity to work on strategic and high-impact projects for the public sector., • Possibility to work from home (full-remote, EU) or at the ALTEN Office of your choice., • Permanent work contract in any ALTEN EU country or freelance contract., • Competitive salary and bonus scheme. If you believe your profile matches this position, send us your application. Our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch with you to share more details about the project and get to know you better.
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