A career at our company is an ongoing journey of discovery: our 57,000 people are shaping how the world lives, works and plays through next generation advancements in healthcare, life science and performance materials. For more than 350 years and across the world we have passionately pursued our curiosity to find novel and vibrant ways of enhancing the lives of others. The Proposal Lead is responsible for managing the proposal process. This client-facing role will generate proposals by properly scoping customer projects and coordinating a cross-functional response to proposal requests. The Proposal Lead will be based in Glasgow but will serve a global function within the PSS division. Key Responsibilities: Adhere to the proposals process while meeting key metrics like turn around time and CRM compliance Act as a liaison with sales, sales development, subject matter experts and operations to generate accurately scoped and priced proposals Provide accurate pricing for scopes of work based on length of time to perform specific activities Facilitate discussion between various parts of operations to put together comprehensive responses to customer requests Works with legal, finance and sales development to ensure appropriate terms and pricing are included in proposals Incorporates custom project components and platform assays to provide maximum coverage for customer requests Execute special projects designed to ensure the continuous improvement of the proposals team Collaborates across business lines within MilliporeSigma when customers make cross-functional requests Able to drive the proposals process with full autonomy over the activity with occasional support as it is needed. What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life Curious? Apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.com We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.