BID Manager

Mission: The Bid Manager will lead and coordinate the capture, development and submission of high-quality, compliant, and commercially compelling bids and proposals across TEKEVER’s business units. This role is responsible for end-to-end bid management, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and ensuring winning strategies are executed consistently to grow our footprint in defence, security, and civil markets. What will be your responsibilities: • Analyze public and private tenders, RFIs,( Request for Information) RFPs ( Request for Proposal) , ITTs ( Invitation to Tender) , and other procurement documentation. • Interpret administrative, technical, financial, and contractual requirements. • Develop compliance matrices and ensure full traceability of requirements. • Create proposal schedules and coordinate internal proposal activities. • Lead cross-functional teams throughout the entire proposal development lifecycle. • Ensure proposal compliance with customer requirements and submission guidelines. • Prepare and consolidate administrative and commercial proposal documentation. • Coordinate internal reviews and executive approvals. • Manage clarification requests, amendments, and communications with customers. • Develop and maintain content libraries, templates, and knowledge repositories. • Support opportunity qualification and capture activities. Profile equirements: Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, bid/proposal management, public tenders, or public procurement. • Professional-level written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English (minimum C1 proficiency in both languages). • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. • Proactive approach, strong sense of ownership, and results-oriented mindset. • High attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including technical specialists and institutional stakeholders. • Interest in technology, innovation, and UAV/drone solutions. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in the Defense, Security, Aerospace, or other highly regulated sectors. • Knowledge of procurement processes within Ministries of Defence, Armed Forces, government agencies, or similar public-sector organizations. • Experience with public tenders, public procurement, and international bidding processes. • APMP certification or other relevant Proposal Management training. • Professional proficiency in Spanish. What we have to offer you • A dynamic and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact • A competitive salary package, aligned with your proven level of experience • Meal allowance and health insurance for employees • Shuttle transport service to the offices in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Ponte de Sor • Bonus in line with company policy • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Equal Opportunities TEKEVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, marital or family status, pregnancy or parental status, race, ethnic or social origin, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, political opinion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Do you want to know more about us ? Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/