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BD

Specialist Bids & Tenders - Winnersh, UK

Location:  Winnersh, UK
Location flexibility:  4 office days / week – Based on location and role requirements.
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Job Description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

The UKI Tender & Bid team owns and manages the entire tender & bid process across all BD business units (BDX) in the UK & Ireland. The interactions the team has with both internal and external stakeholders focus on all aspects of the tender & bid process and are designed to ensure the successful submission of tenders and bids across BDX, thus enabling BD UKI to deliver profitable sales and embed outcomes-based solutions for customers and patients alike.

The purpose of the ‘Tender & Bid Specialist UKI’ role is to apply and use well-developed knowledge of tender and bid management and to gather commercial, financial and technical information needed in the preparation of tenders and bids. Consequently, the Tender & Bid Specialist UKI actively manages the entire tender & bid process for tenders and bids across BDX. The Tender & Bid Specialist UKI takes the lead in coordinating all activities within the tender & bid submission process and managing all stakeholders to ensure the successful submission of tenders and bids (including renewals). The Tender & Bid Specialist is responsible for complying with the tender & bid process across BDX and the applicable law, assisting with developing and maintaining ‘model answers’ in the BD Tender & Bid Database and analysing performance in past tenders and bids.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the entire tender & bid process (end-to-end) for tenders and bids across BDX
  • Take the lead in coordinating all activities from opportunity identification and pre-tender stage through tender preparation and submission to post-award performance analysis
  • Align and manage all stakeholders (internal and external) and consolidate information and documentation to ensure the successful submission of tenders and bids
  • Engage with and drive the topics of ESG, Sustainability and Social Value
  • Assist with developing and maintaining ‘model answers’ in the BD Tender & Bid Database
  • Take ownership of management reporting around the entire tender and bid pipeline
  • Comply with the tender & bid process across BDX
  • Comply with the applicable law

Preferred Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in a tender and bid role, ideally gained in a healthcare setting (an understanding of the NHS procurement processes a plus)
  • Experience in RFP/tender/bid writing
  • Experience in successfully managing large groups of diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong interpersonal skills – with the ability to engage with and manage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Influencing without authority
  • Action oriented – with a drive for results and a desire to learn and grow
  • Strong time management, prioritization, organisation and planning skills
  • Dealing with ambiguity and problem-solving skills
  • Project management skills
  • Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions of contract
  • Knowledge of public procurement law
  • Experience in engaging with and driving the topics of ESG, Sustainability and Social Value
  • Proficiency in all key MS Office applications, experience with TenderEyes/SharePoint desirable
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a science based or economics/business studies related discipline

Salary range for the role: £33.300 to £45.000

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

“BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in United Kingdom and in Europe, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment”

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

£33,300.00 - £50,775.00 GBP Annual

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Working at BD

4 office days / week – Based on location and role requirements.

A little flex time – Based on role requirements.

Company benefits

Health insurance
__ days annual leave + bank holidays
Accrued annual leave
Company shutdown periods
Optional unpaid leave
Reservist leave
Buy or sell annual leave
Compassionate leave
Dental coverage
Fertility benefits
Hertility subscription
Mental health pathway
On-site wellness services
Complimentary Medical Services
Eye Care Support
Fertility treatment leave
Men’s health support
Mental health platform access
Personalised nutrition plan
Wellbeing allowance
Women’s health support
Critical Illness Insurance
Family health insurance
Gym membership
Menopause support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Private GP service
Wellbeing incentive programme
Mentoring
Coaching
Learning platform
Further education support
Study support
Professional subscriptions
Collaboration spaces
Bike parking
On-site wellness room
Secure on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
On-site barista
Private booths
Sensory-Friendly Setup
Chill out zone
Ergonomic workstations
Meditation space
On-site catering
On-site gym
On-site shower
On-site workout classes
Adoption leave
Eldercare services
Shared parental leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Summer holiday childcare
Carer’s leave
Emergency leave
Pregnancy support
401K
Annual pay rises
Equity packages
Salary advance
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Income protection
Life assurance
Salary sacrifice
Nursery salary sacrifice scheme
Annual bonus
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Life insurance
Referral bonus
Share options
Theme park discounts
Cinema discounts
Coffee discounts
Restaurant discounts
Travel insurance
Employee recognition scheme
Career and family coaching
Death in service
Employee discounts
Sabbaticals
Sports teams
Workplace loan
Charity donation scheme
Company wide holidays/offsites
Financial advice
Relocation packages
Teambuilding days
Volunteer days
Car allowance
Company car
Employee assistance programme
Financial coaching
In house training
Neonatal leave
Physiotherapy
Will writing
Modern office
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Tax-free childcare
Women’s health leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Women’s health leave
Non-contributory pension
Religious celebration leave
Bank holiday swaps
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Company employees:

60,000+

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