Tender Manager

locationsVlissingentime typeFull timeposted onPosted 5 Days Agojob requisition idJR0007609

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ABOUT US
Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

THE ROLE
As the Tender Manager at Damen Naval, you'll craft high-quality proposals for national and international governmental clients in defense and security. Leading a multi-disciplinary team and collaborating with the Key Account Manager, you'll harmonize input from various departments into integrated proposals that meet customer needs, planning, and budgets. You'll ensure proposals are consistent, high-quality, and cost-accurate, aligning customer requirements with our capabilities. Additionally, you'll prepare formal internal approvals, engage with customers to incorporate feedback, and assist in negotiations to secure mutually acceptable contracts. To accommodate our international clients, frequent international travel is required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality proposals that meet customer expectations, on time and within budget.
• Defining resource needs and overseeing resource planning.
• Translating customer requirements into optimized project definitions.
• Coordinating the tender team, providing essential information, coaching, and motivation.
• Ensuring consistency and completeness in proposals and proper document administration.
• Supporting the preparation of various plans, including the Master Schedule, Building Strategy, and Management Plans.
• Liaising with other departments to align information and deliver optimal proposal outcomes.
• Reviewing cost calculations for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project definitions.
• Engaging in discussions with customers on proposals alongside the Key Account Manager.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Tender Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the defense, shipbuilding, or offshore industry.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills to translate customer requirements into feasible project definitions and accurate cost calculations.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee resource needs and ensure timely delivery of proposals.
• High attention to detail to ensure consistency, completeness, and accuracy in proposals and documentation.
• Good command of the Dutch & English language (written & verbal).
• Available for frequent international travelling.

• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.

• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.

• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.

• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.

• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.

• Profit sharing based on company results.

• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.

• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

OTHER
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

• Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
• Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
• Notice period / possible starting date.

For more information about this vacancy or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.

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