Bid Manager - Positive Work Culture

Bhagwan Marine is one of Australia's a leading marine vessel operators that specialises in the resource industry covering vessel supply, marine construction, tug and barge work, subsea engineering, logistics, offshore services. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, we operate a diverse fleet of vessels that serve various industries globally.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Bid Manager to join our team located in the Perth CBD. The successful candidate will play a crucial role preparing and overseeing all Bhagwan Marine bids to ensure the successful gain of business contracts and/or ongoing work.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ~5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage bid process by preparing and submitting winning tenders, expression of interests, proposals and presentations and pitch content that articulates Bhagwan Marine’s value proposition and themes.
• Manage the accuracy of the business pipeline register with the Business Development Managers.
• Ensure that all bids are processed correctly, and approval gates are managed with Business Development Managers and Senior Managers.
• Ensure that all major bids have a clear program for delivery and that key bid processes are coordinated.
• Ensure that a standard library of responses is kept and made available for bids.
• Assist with bid writing and bid documentation collation and completion.
• Take ownership of the Bid Management Process, including bid writing.
• Encourage and collate innovative and strategic thinking from stakeholders for bid submissions. 
• Provide detailed costings for customers and ensure that the contracts are profitable.
• Providing inputs into Tender Compliance documents or delegating them to the relevant task owners.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.
• Assist with the identification and selection of partners, specialists, and subcontractors.
• Develop a tender execution plan to ensure resources are appropriate and used effectively and efficiently.
• Understanding the inclusion of third-party products/solutions in the bid response and ensuring the relationships with third party vendors are well established and documented. 
• Ensure that all Management is conducted in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislative requirements, to ensure safety to staff, the community, and the environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications Business Management or related fields in essential.
• Charted Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desired.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior management position within the Marine Industry.
• Recognised operational experience with a broad exposure and understanding in commercial and business development projects and regulatory compliance requirements including application of International and Australian standards specific to the Marine Industry.
• Clear understanding of Corporate Governance and Social responsibilities.
• Understanding of budgets and forecasting.
• Results-orientated.
• Ability to work proactively.
• High standards of honesty, integrity, reliability, and professionalism.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills, including strong motivation, team building and influencing skills.

To Apply:

Join us in shaping the future of marine operations and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing company.

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your CV outlining your education, skillset, and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.