Who We Are
Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.
It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.
Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Bid Co-Ordinator. This role will involve providing administrative support for the Sales / Bids team.
Role Responsibilities
* Manage receipt of new enquiries and support and co-ordinate activities to produce high quality bid packages.
* General administration duties including: Organising meetings, invoicing, data collation and support to sales.
* Manage and develop ERP and administration systems to ensure the sales / bids process from enquiry to final proposal is aligned to SFEL Works Operating Procedures.
* Establish and monitor internal SLA’s.
* Process and validate new orders received into the business against original tender documents.
* Collate and report on bid / proposal feedback.
* Maintain and issue reports on financial Figures.
* Manage and respond to RFQ’s.
* Prepare draft quotes.
About You
The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.
* Previous experience working in a administration / co-ordination role, ideally previous experience in sales administration.
* Strong communication skills.
* Good working knowledge of Excel.
* Highly organised with strong time management.
* High attention to detail
Days/Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible start and finish time between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00
Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters
* We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
* Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
* Competitive Salary
* 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
* Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Pension scheme.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
* Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
* Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
* Long service award scheme.
* You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.
* A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.
For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email. Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and