Eu tender management

Who We AreBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. BCG is a leading strategy consultancy recognized globally for advising businesses, governments, administrations, and other public organizations. We have a strong track record in the public sector, built not only on our deep expertise in public sector matters but also on our ability to leverage extensive knowledge from private sector industries and functional practice areas. With this approach, we aim to expand our collaboration with the EU Commission and other EU institutions.Practice Area BCG's Public Sector practice helps governments and agencies in their efforts to maximize public- policy outcomes. Our work with government clients offers unique opportunities to shape the future of public sector reform across the world. We work with some of the most senior and influential people in government all over the world. The global Public Sector Practice was established in September 2009 so it is one of BCG's newest and fastest growing practices. Although the Public Sector is an industry practice area, our value proposition to public sector clients draws deeply on capabilities right across our functional and industry practices - such as energy, health care, consumer (transport), organisation, corporate development (privatisation), operations and digital business models (Digital Ventures).What You'll DoAs a dedicated and detail-oriented Tender Management (Senior) Specialist, you will play a key role in our bid management activities, ensuring seamless execution of tender processes for the EU Commission and other EU institutions. Your key responsibilities include screening, preparing, submitting, and tracking relevant tenders while ensuring strict compliance, high-quality content, and timely delivery. You will independently manage the collection of administrative and technical documents, coordinating multiple internal stakeholders and our external partners across various tender projects. Your responsibilities will include: Serving as the primary contact point for designated tenders and coordinating the entire tender process from requirement screening to tender submissionSupporting the screening of relevant calls for tenders on the EU Funding & Tenders portal and preparing insights for the account leadership team to support decision-making, including analysis of the competitive landscapeAnalyzing, gathering, and organizing necessary information for tender submissions, with a focus on administrative specificationsDrafting, formatting, reviewing, and consolidating extensive and diverse administrative and technical tender documents under tight deadlines, including CVs and project referencesConducting thorough background research to strengthen tender preparation and enhance bid qualityCoordinating and guiding multiple internal international stakeholders and external partners to obtain necessary approvals and complete required documentation before submission deadlinesProactively establishing internal planning and deadlines for administrative documents to ensure timely and compliant tender submission via designated channelsEnsuring compliance with client requirements as well as internal procedures and standards; liaising with relevant departments, such as legal, as neededSupporting the contracting of external partners in close collaboration with the legal teamMaintaining and updating bid and contract recordsConducting post-submission reviews to capture lessons learned, improve future tender processes, and contribute to knowledge management by updating templates and maintaining a library of reusable content You're good atManaging complex projects with precision, delivering high-accuracy outputs through strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and diligenceCoordinating multiple international stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and ensuring high-quality deliverables within tight deadlinesDemonstrating strong interpersonal skills, projecting professionalism, self-confidence, and enthusiasm for the subject matterBuilding and maintaining a strong network with key internal and external stakeholdersThriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments, proactively addressing challenges and identifying effective solutions to meet deadlines and objectivesBalancing multiple responsibilities and priorities, maintaining focus and constantly delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced settingEnsuring strict compliance with guidelines, producing polished and accurate outputs with meticulous attention to detailWho You'll Work WithMaster's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, public administration, public policy, international relations, or a related discipline)Over five years of experience managing complex tender submissions for the EU Commission and other EU institutions, ideally for a management consultancyProven ability to analyze large volumes of online calls for tenders, identifying the most relevant opportunities for BCGCapable of managing tender processes independently, including preparing administrative documents and coordinating stakeholdersStrong decision-making skills, able to operate autonomously within established guidelines while effectively advising and coordinating internal stakeholders and external partnersExceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills; with a strong track record in execution, ownership, prioritization, and accountabilitySolid analytical skills, including business reporting and structured problem-solving (e.g., applying general guidelines across multiple cases)Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at various seniority levels across global, cross-functional teams and external stakeholdersProfessional, service-oriented, proactive, and adaptable approach with a strong sense of ownershipAdvanced proficiency in Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Adobe; familiarity with CRM or project management tools is a plusEntrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to expand BCG's footprint in the EU, demonstrating adaptability and initiativeFluency in English (written and spoken); proficiency in French and/or German is a plusAdditional infoYou will collaborate closely with the EU account leadership team, the EU Business Development team, as well as international leaders and teams across practices and sectors, contributing to various tender processes.Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.