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Bid and Contract Manager

Location: 

Johannesburg, ZA

Stellen-ID:  27673

G+D makes the lives of billions of people around the world more secure. We create trust in the digital age with integrated security technologies in three business areas: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology. We have been a reliable partner for our customers for over 170 years with our innovative solutions for SecurityTech! We are an international technology group and traditional family business with over 14,000 employees in 40 countries. Creating Confidence is our path to success. Trust is the basis of our co-operation within G+D. 

The whole world trusts us when it comes to digital, physical or electronic payments. We increase the security and efficiency of the cash cycle in collaboration with central banks and the entire currency industry.  As the market leader in advanced currency management, would you like to join us in shaping the future of payments?

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

 

As a Bid and Contract Manager, you will coordinate and manage the entire bid process, ensuring the preparation of competitive bids and the effective negotiation and management of contracts. Your role is essential in minimizing contractual friction and ensuring the contracts are completed successfully.

 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Manage the end-to-end bid process, coordinating with Sales, Solutions Sales teams, Technology, and the Project Centre.
  • Evaluate project opportunities, assessing risks, requirements, and customer solvency.
  • Prepare competitive offers, aligning with Sales teams on technical and financial aspects.
  • Coordinate with Tax, Legal, Compliance, and Finance to gather necessary information for proposals.
  • Create, submit, and manage bids in response to RFPs, ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
  • Prepare cost sheets with markup and margin, and coordinate initial meetings with the Sales team to review deals.
  • Create and maintain sales quotations, order confirmations in SAP, and ensure proper quote references.
  • Monitor contract negotiations, ensuring all documentation is in place, and assist in the handover to execution teams.
  • Provide support during the implementation phase, handling legal requirements, escalations, and clarifications of contract terms.
  • Assist with meeting minutes, customer letters, internal and external presentations, and advice of sale documentation.

 

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience in costing, project coordination, or related fields is an advantage.

 

 

EXPIRIENCE & BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • 4 years’ experience in bid management, contract coordination, or related fields.
  • Familiarity with the bidding process and basic contract management.

 

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:

 

  • Strong interpersonal capabilities
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and departments.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.

 

 

$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. 

 $$ Ignacia Dlamini $$ ignacia.dlamini@gi-de.com $$ $$ $$ https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=gieseckede&career_job_req_id=27673&career_ns=job_application

We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!
Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology South Africa
Rosebank - Oxford Parks, 3rd Floor, 8 Parks Boulev
www.gi-de.com/careers
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