Summary
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A Bid Manager is sought to lead complex public sector tenders and RFP responses. The role combines procurement expertise, commercial judgment, persuasive proposal writing, and stakeholder coordination to deliver compliant and competitive submissions. You will work closely with sales, technical specialists, and decision-makers while managing high-stakes procurement processes and supporting business growth.
Highlights
Central role in high-impact public sector tenders, with strong exposure to procurement, commercial strategy, stakeholder management, and career growth within a global technology environment.
Description
Do you have a passion for leading complex public sector tenders and turning opportunities into successful outcomes?Are you keen to shape winning proposals and keep high-stakes procurement processes on track?Do you want to grow your career with a global leader in software and cloud?
Practical Information
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Work Arrangement: Full-time | Visa: Valid working visa for the Netherlands | Language Requirements: Dutch and English | Learn more: softwareone.com
As our next Bid Manager, you will join the Dutch Public Sales Team and play a central role in shaping successful public sector tenders and RFP responses.
Combining procurement expertise, commercial insight and stakeholder management, you will develop persuasive proposals that address customer needs and support business growth.
Working closely with sales teams, specialists, and decision-makers, you will ensure every submission is compliant, competitive, and delivered to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end public procurement and tender processesAssess tender documentation and coordinate activities across bid teamsPrepare, review, edit, and finalize tender submissions and proposal contentDefine schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely submissionsEngage and challenge stakeholders to strengthen proposal quality and competitivenessCoordinate clarification questions and communication with contracting authoritiesEnsure compliance with tender requirements, references, declarations, and supporting documentationJob Requirements Experience within the IT industry and commercial or project-based environmentsExpertise in writing, reviewing, and managing European tenders and RFPsHBO level of working and thinkingAbility to understand customer challenges, objectives, and requirementsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levelsHighly organized, analytical, and commercially aware
What we offer
A close-knit, international community where everyone can be themselves The freedom and trust to shape your own path, and bring others along with you Plenty of room for personal development through training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing Hybrid working - partly from our Amsterdam office, partly from home Unlimited vacation time A competitive salary, strong secondary benefits, and a real focus on wellbeing and job satisfaction Team activities, lunches, social drinks, and moments to laugh and learn together Company description
SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions.
With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.
Our people are at the core of everything we do.
We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape.
Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.
Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.
