Tender Manager

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About us

Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

The role

As the Tender Manager at Damen Naval, you will craft high-quality proposals for national and international governmental clients in defense and security. Leading a multi-disciplinary team and collaborating with the Key Account Manager, you'll harmonize input from various departments into integrated proposals that meet customer needs, planning, and budgets. You'll ensure proposals are consistent, high-quality, and cost-accurate, aligning customer requirements with our capabilities. Additionally, you'll prepare formal internal approvals, engage with customers to incorporate feedback, and assist in negotiations to secure mutually acceptable contracts. To accommodate our international clients, frequent international travel is required.

Key accountabilities

• Preparing high-quality proposals that meet customer expectations, on time and within budget.
• Defining resource needs and overseeing resource planning.
• Translating customer requirements into optimized project definitions.
• Coordinating the tender team, providing essential information, coaching, and motivation.
• Ensuring consistency and completeness in proposals and proper document administration.
• Supporting the preparation of various plans, including the Master Schedule, Building Strategy, and Management Plans.
• Liaising with other departments to align information and deliver optimal proposal outcomes.
• Reviewing cost calculations for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project definitions.
• Engaging in discussions with customers on proposals alongside the Key Account Manager.

Skills & experience

• At least 5 years of experience as a Tender Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the defense, shipbuilding, or offshore industry.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills to translate customer requirements into feasible project definitions and accurate cost calculations.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills, with the ability to oversee resource needs and ensure timely delivery of proposals.
• High attention to detail to ensure consistency, completeness, and accuracy in proposals and documentation.
• Good command of the Dutch & English language (written & verbal).
• Available for frequent international travelling.
• Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.