RFP and Tender Specialist

Summary

Join Twist Bioscience, a revolutionary synthetic biology company, as our RFP and Tender Specialist. You will manage the end-to-end process of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) in European and global markets. Collaborate with various departments to create compelling proposals, ensuring seamless processes and alignment with company objectives. Prioritize multiple proposals simultaneously, adhering to strict timelines. Conduct thorough proposal reviews, provide writing and editing expertise, and act as a project coordinator. Track RFP responses, analyze success rates, and lead project debriefings to improve efficiency. Train the sales team on RFP processes and provide regular progress reports to management. This role requires significant RFP/tender administration experience in a fast-paced environment and strong project management skills.

Requirements

• Significant experience in RFP/Tender administration within a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Cultural awareness and experience working with international teams, aligning with Twist Bioscience's global presence
• Strong project management experience or qualified certification, ensuring effective organization and execution
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, a crucial skill in the dynamic environment of Twist Bioscience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail, crucial for representing Twist Bioscience professionally
• Ability to collaborate effectively with international teams and influence on task completion, fostering a collaborative environment at Twist Bioscience
• Demonstrated initiative and execution capability, reflecting Twist Bioscience's drive for results
• Proficiency in Excel and data manipulation tools, supporting data-driven decision-making at Twist Bioscience

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the end-to-end process of Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI), acting as the focal point for the sales team and internal functions within Twist Bioscience
• Collaborating with various departments within Twist Bioscience to gather necessary information and build compelling proposals that highlight our unique capabilities and value proposition
• Developing and implementing project plans to successfully complete written responses to RFPs/RFIs and win tenders, reflecting Twist Bioscience's high standards
• Prioritizing multiple proposals simultaneously, rigorously adhering to project timelines and ensuring alignment with Twist Bioscience's strategic objectives
• Conducting the “first-pass” of each proposal and providing answers by researching Twist Bioscience's knowledge database, reviewing past proposals, and searching relevant websites
• Providing comprehensive writing and editing expertise to ensure all aspects of the proposal are accurate, complete, error-free, and consistent with Twist Bioscience's brand voice
• Acting as a project coordinator/manager to compile and submit all customer files, uploading documentation, and working within customer-specific portals as needed, maintaining the integrity of Twist Bioscience's data
• Tracking and maintain upcoming, pending, and past RFP responses and analyzing RFP success rates to improve Twist Bioscience's processes
• Leading project debriefings, analyzing issues or problems that occurred during the RFP process, and applying lessons learned to future proposals to enhance Twist Bioscience's efficiency
• Training the sales team on the RFP process to ensure alignment with Twist Bioscience's guidelines and best practices
• Providing regular reports and updates to management, keeping them informed of RFP progress and success rates