Key Skills

Job Description

About Tidalis Do you want to be part of our innovative team that helps protect “The Great Barrier Reef”, make our waterways safer and more secure and optimize the efficiency of the world’s largest ports? Then keep reading! We serve clients around the globe with advanced solutions in the areas of maritime traffic, ports, and terminals. Together, we ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in the maritime world. Your Role The Bid Manager owns the end-to-end (E2E) bid process and is accountable for managing all activities through all phases of the bid cycle, from early qualification to final submission. This includes ensuring that each step of the tender cycle is completed in time and meets the required high quality standards. Working closely with Business Development Directors, Solutions Consultant and Partner Manager, the Bid Manager and other internal stakeholders to ensure that competitive, compliant, value driven and commercially sound offers are submitted. The Bid Manager also supports early-stage (pre-tender) engagement and influences opportunity shaping, contributes to bid/no-bid decisions, and ensures compliance with internal governance. For bid processes outside Netherlands and Belgium the early involvement of the capable partner that acts as the Prime/SI is a must do. What will you do? Lead the end-to-end bid process, delivering high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals on time. Support opportunity qualification, bid/no-bid decisions, and win strategy development in close collaboration with the sales team. Build and coordinate cross-functional bid teams, ensuring effective stakeholder and partner engagement. Manage governance, risk, compliance, and internal approvals throughout the bid lifecycle. Review tender requirements, identify opportunities and risks, and align solutions with customer needs. Drive continuous improvement by analyzing bid outcomes and enhancing future bid performance. Act as the central point of contact for bid-related communication across internal teams and partners. Monitor tender opportunities and support proposal presentations, negotiations, and successful contract awards. What do you bring? Bachelor’s degree (minimum). 5-10 years’ experience in bid, tender, or proposal management in an enterprise software B2B context. Solid knowledge of project and contract management principles. Familiarity with tender procedures in infrastructure or technology-driven sectors. Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written. Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is an advantage. Sales/commercial mindset. What do we offer ? An inspiring, collaborative, and technically challenging work environment where innovation and learning are encouraged. A competitive salary that reflects your experience, skills, and educational background. An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 13.15% of your salary, which can be used for additional leave, extra pension contributions, or paid out directly. 20 statutory vacation days per year, with the option to purchase up to 20 additional days through your IKB. A premium-free pension scheme, resulting in a higher net income. An annual net vitality allowance of €272.50. The opportunity to contribute to solutions that have a real impact on global maritime safety and efficiency. Excited? Send your CV and a motivation letter to [email protected] and tell us why you’re the perfect fit for our team! If you have questions about the position, feel free to reach out. We look forward to hearing from you.

Core Responsibilities

The Bid Manager is responsible for the end-to-end bid process, managing all activities from early qualification to final submission. They coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure competitive, compliant, and high-quality proposals are delivered on time.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess 5-10 years of experience in bid or proposal management within an enterprise software B2B context. Proficiency in both Dutch and English is required, along with a strong commercial mindset and knowledge of tender procedures.

Benefits

• Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 13.15%
• 20 statutory vacation days
• Option to purchase up to 20 additional vacation days
• Premium-free pension scheme
• Annual net vitality allowance of €272.50