A leading supplier of building materials and home improvement products.
Coordinate and support all stages of public sector tenders, ensuring timely, compliant submissions.
1 months ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building materials supply
Timber supply
Plumbing & heating services
Kitchen fitting
Bathroom fitting
Landscaping materials supply
Tool hire
Sector Specialisms
Building Materials
Interior Design Materials
Ceramic Tiles
Plumbing
Heating Equipment
Power Tools
Kitchen Products
Joinery Products
Role
Description
Manage the public sector tender inbox, including monitoring and responding to tender notifications, managing clarification requests, creating and maintaining tracking workbooks, and organizing folder structures to ensure all documents and communications are accurately recorded and easily accessible.
Review, interpret, and analyze client bid documentation to fully understand scope, requirements, evaluation criteria, deadlines, and submission procedures, ensuring all bid responses are compliant and aligned with client expectations.
Organize and facilitate tender calls and meetings, providing clear agendas and outlining key content, deliverables, and timelines to ensure effective collaboration and progress tracking.
Monitor tender portals and procurement sites regularly to identify new opportunities, track updates, and ensure all relevant information is captured and distributed to the appropriate teams.
Promote best practice and compliance by ensuring strict adherence to established bid management procedures, governance standards, and internal processes, contributing to continuous improvement and consistency in tender delivery.
Collaborate closely with the Bid Manager and wider stakeholder group to provide comprehensive support throughout all stages of bid activity, ensuring that submission timelines, quality standards, and governance requirements are consistently met.
Communicate effectively with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including Regional Directors, Account Managers, Customer Operations Managers, and subject matter experts, to coordinate input, gather information, and maintain alignment throughout the bid process.
Requirements
Benefits
Buy-as-you-earn scheme
Competitive bonus
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Life assurance
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1797
Year Established
Traces its roots back to this year.
Serves a wide range of industries, from construction to home improvement.
Supports both large-scale projects and individual DIY enthusiasts.
Offers products for building, plumbing, heating, and timber.
Operates through numerous well-known brands and a vast network of branches across the UK.
Consistently delivers top-tier products and services for major infrastructure and residential projects.
Known for innovative solutions to meet the evolving industry needs.
Recognized for strong supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
80%, 63% by 2035
Carbon Reduction Targets
The company aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 63% by 2035, aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative.
33% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by the end of 2023.
100% renewable
Electricity Usage
100% of operational electricity in the UK is sourced from renewable energy, contributing to significant carbon savings.
1.4M L, 3,500 t CO₂
HVO Fuel Savings
Switching to HVO fuel in 270 vehicles reduced diesel usage and achieved substantial CO₂ savings in 2023.
Switching up to 1,100 diesel forklifts to electric by mid-2024 (estimated reduction ~6,600 t CO₂/year)
Over 95% of operational waste diverted from landfill; using >30% recycled content in plastic packaging
11% of 2023 revenue from products with Environmental Product Declarations for embodied-carbon transparency
Partner of National Retrofit Hub, influencing retrofit planning and industry decarbonisation
Piloted full decarbonisation of one branch per business, installing solar PV, heat pumps, LED to inform rollout
Scope 3 emissions reduced 3% in 2023 and now 6% below 2020 baseline; ratio per revenue improved 28%