Global Bid Specialist, International Supply Chain

      

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Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's leading logistics providers, helping businesses manage increasingly complex global supply chains. We are looking for a Global Sea Logistics ISC Bid Specialist to join our International Supply Chain (ISC) Commercial team. In this highly visible role, you will lead and coordinate global bid and tender activities, develop compelling customer proposals, and collaborate with stakeholders across regions and functions to secure business growth. You will also play a key role in driving bid excellence, knowledge management, and the adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions for bid management across the global ISC organisation.

How you create impact

• Lead the end-to-end management of RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and customer proposals for global and strategic International Supply Chain opportunities. 
• Develop compelling, customer-focused proposals, executive summaries, and value propositions that clearly articulate Kuehne+Nagel's capabilities and solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Pricing, Country organisations, and Global ISC teams to ensure high-quality and compliant bid submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement by maintaining bid libraries, capturing lessons learned, analysing outcomes, and implementing best practices to improve win rates and efficiency. 
• Champion the adoption of AI, automation, and digital tools to enhance proposal development, knowledge management, and bid management processes.
• Support commercial growth initiatives by contributing to win strategies.

What we would like you to bring

• Experience managing or supporting RFI, RFQ, RFP, tender, or bid processes within logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or related industries. 
• Proven ability to develop high-quality customer-facing proposals and commercial submissions. 
• Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, including experience engaging with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams; experience leveraging AI and digital tools is highly desirable.
• A customer-focused mindset with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex customer requirements into compelling business solutions.

What's in it for you

• Join a truly global organisation and collaborate with international stakeholders on high-profile supply chain opportunities.
• Play a strategic role in securing major customer wins and influencing business growth.
• Be at the forefront of innovation by helping shape the future of bid management through AI, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Benefit from a collaborative and inclusive culture that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Access global career opportunities, learning programs, and development pathways within one of the world's leading logistics companies.
• Make an impact by delivering customer-centric solutions that help organisations optimise their supply chains and achieve their business goals. 

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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