Job ID R-517310 Date posted 06/01/2025

Be part of something bigger at BD. Here, you’ll help us share our innovative solutions with more clinics, physicians, pharmacies and medical entities which will in turn benefit the health and well-being of people and patients all over the nation. It’s an exciting, challenging and rewarding role, but you’ll be working from a place of strength thanks to our trusted name, and the belief in our products that you’ll quickly develop. Here, you’ll be channeling all your sales skills and experience into one singular goal: advancing the world of health™. At BD, you can make a true difference of one.

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Job Description Summary

At BD, the UK & Ireland Tender & Bid team manages the full tender and bid process across all business units, ensuring high-quality submissions that support the delivery of profitable sales and outcomes-based solutions for our customers and patients.
We are now looking for a Team Leader to coordinate complex bid submissions while also leading and supporting a small team of three associates. This role is ideal for someone with strong bid management experience looking to take the next step into people leadership, while remaining actively involved in the delivery of tenders.
This hybrid role is based in our Winnersh office, offering on-site collaboration four days a week and one remote working day.

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:

  • Lead, support and develop a team of Tender & Bid Specialists and Administrators (3 associates in total), fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
  • Oversee end-to-end tender and bid processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring legal and procedural compliance
  • Own and manage the BD Tender & Bid Database, including the development and upkeep of ‘model answers’
  • Champion ESG, Sustainability and Social Value within the tender process, aligning submissions with evolving market and regulatory expectations
  • Monitor performance metrics and generate regular reporting to support strategic decisions
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancement, addressing performance gaps where identified
  • Coordinate tender and bid submissions, aligning internal contributors and external partners to ensure timely, high-quality results
  • Consolidate commercial, financial and technical inputs for specific bids, ensuring accuracy and consistency

About you:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a business, science, or economics-related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in tender and bid or related commercial roles, including 2+ years in a team leadership position
  • In-depth understanding of tender processes within healthcare; familiarity with NHS procurement is advantageous
  • Skilled in drafting and coordinating complex tenders and bids, with a strong focus on process optimisation
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and manage a wide range of internal and external contributors
  • Proficient in MS Office applications; experience with TenderEyes and SharePoint is a plus

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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

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Primary Work Location

GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road

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GB-RDG 0900-1700 35 (United Kingdom)

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. 

The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is determined by their experience, education, and skills, as well as the labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location.

Salary Range Information

£42,000.00 - £71,400.00 GBP Annual
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