Bid Manager

About Stericycle

Stericycle is a US-based company specializing in compliance-driven services designed to protect people, brands, and the environment. Established over 30 years ago as a medical waste management startup, Stericycle has expanded to support healthcare and commercial clients globally, managing complex regulatory challenges, and ensuring safe disposal of hazardous materials.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Head of Bid Management, this role is integral to the tender and bidding team. The candidate will handle bids related to RWCS MedWaste and Shred-it, focusing on bid preparation, coordination, process improvements, performance reporting, and engaging with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and successfully submit expressions of interest (EOIs), pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), selection questionnaires (SQs), and invitation to tender (ITT) or request for proposal (RFP) documentation to maximize win rates.
• Oversee bid management processes, ensuring clear communication of requirements, deadlines, and expectations across departments involved in ongoing bids and tenders.
• Collaborate extensively with sales, marketing, legal, finance, operations managers, and other teams to refine and enhance service offerings included in bids.
• Research, write, and submit all bid documentation on schedule, including use of traditional and electronic procurement portals.
• Proactively monitor tender portals to identify appropriate business opportunities for Stericycle brands.
• Utilize Salesforce (SFDC) and other internal systems for pipeline management, reporting, and internal and external communication.
• Maintain a comprehensive information database featuring case studies, customer testimonials, standard boilerplate content such as insurance and membership details.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Minimum A Levels or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Professional experience: At least 2 years in bid management or related field.
• Desirable professional qualifications such as APMP certification.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong organizational and planning abilities with capacity to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines independently.
• Excellent business writing skills and broad commercial understanding with strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships across teams and external partners.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills fostering stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to process excellence and corporate governance standards.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance coverage
• Cycle to Work program
• Access to SteriCares employee support fund
• Online self-development and learning platform (Stericycle University)
• Annual performance-based pay review
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Flu vaccination voucher
• Eye test voucher
• Additional employee perks

Additional Information

This job summary outlines the essential functions of the position but does not cover all tasks or responsibilities that may be required. The description is not an employment contract and does not guarantee employment terms. Stericycle is committed to inclusivity and will accommodate disabilities in accordance with legal requirements. The company reserves the right to update this role’s content at any time without prior notice.