Proposal & Tenders Manager

job description

Join a Global Leader in Procurement Innovation

My Purchasing Partner (MPP) is a premier team of procurement consultants serving the healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors. Having recently joined the Buyers Edge Platform—the world’s leading digital procurement company managing over $25 billion in annual spend—we are entering an era of unprecedented growth. We are looking for a forward-thinking Proposal Manager to join our Wakefield team. This is a chance to work at the intersection of expert consultancy and data-driven innovation, supporting our expansion into both private and public sector tenders. If you are looking for a progressive company that offers a clear path for development and the stability of a global powerhouse, MPP is your next destination.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Operations Manager and Business Manager with the proposal management process

• Coordinating the process from start to finish, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time

• Managing documentation, editing, formatting, and quality-checking submissions

• Liaising with key stakeholders to agree approved supplier lists and ensuring completion of pre-qualification documents

• Collaborating with key stakeholders to gather information for submissions

• Co-ordinating and planning client presentations required as part of the process

• Maintaining and developing the proposal content library (templates, policies, case studies, etc.,)

• Driving continuous improvement through internal post-submission reviews

• Maintaining CRM records to track activity

Essential skills & experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a bid, proposals, or tendering role

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organisation and time management skills

• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative

• Calm under pressure, flexible, and able to meet tight deadlines

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Confident collaborating with internal & external stakeholders

Desirable skills & experience

• A background in procurement or foodservice

• Experience with online tender application / submission platforms

• Experience with CRM systems

About the Role

As our Proposal Manager, you will be the primary engine behind our formal tender submissions, working closely with Business Support Managers and Purchasing Consultants. You will take full ownership of the documentation lifecycle—from managing pre-qualification documents to maintaining a high-quality content library of case studies and policies. This role demands a mix of creative storytelling and rigorous quality control, ensuring every pitch we deliver is persuasive and compliant. Beyond the writing, you will act as a project coordinator, planning client presentations and running post-submission reviews to ensure our win rates continue to climb as we scale our operations.

Compensation & Working Model