Job Description Summary

This role is key to driving the success of tenders and bids across Becton Dickinson's (BDX) business units within the UK and Ireland. The Tender & Bid Specialist UKI will oversee the entire tender and bid process, ensuring all necessary commercial, financial, and technical information is gathered, and team members are aligned for successful submission. The role focuses on delivering profitable sales, embedding outcomes-based solutions, and contributing to the company’s ESG and Sustainability initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to shape BD's future business success while adhering to public procurement laws and standard processes.
This is a full-time, permanent role offering hybrid working (three days per week in the office), with a strong commitment to supporting work-life balance.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Main responsibilities will include:

• Manage the end-to-end tender and bid process
• Lead activities from pre-tender opportunity identification through post-award performance analysis
• Align internal and external collaborators, ensuring timely and compliant submissions
• Engage with initiatives around ESG, Sustainability, and Social Value in the bidding process
• Develop and maintain key resources, including model answers in the BD Tender & Bid Database
• Oversee management reporting for the tender and bid pipeline
• Ensure strict compliance with both internal tender processes and legal requirements
• Analyse and report on past performance to enhance future performance

About you:

• Educated to ideally degree level in a relevant field such as business, economics, or science
• Proven experience in tender and bid management, ideally within healthcare
• Solid understanding of public procurement laws, ideally within NHS or similar settings
• Proven track record in managing multiple stakeholders and complex processes
• Expertise in contract terms and conditions, with an ability to navigate commercial agreements
• Proficient in MS Office applications; experience with TenderEyes or SharePoint is beneficial
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, coupled with strong project management abilities, are crucial for this role

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.

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

Primary Work Location

GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road

Additional Locations

Work Shift

GB-RDG 0900-1700 35 (United Kingdom)