General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2025-15526  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Business Development

Job title

Global Tender Manager M/F

Job description

The purpose of this job is the end-to-end project management of proposals for global tenders received from the global account managers, Geodis Supply Chain Solutions and the network.

To develop and optimize innovative proposals in order to support reaching customer satisfaction and safeguard + increase sales revenue.

Tenders (primary responsibility)

Collect and review rates for both global tenders, based on the specific Request For Quotation and in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, to deliver a correct, timely and value adding response to the customers' request based on the agreed Tender Management process.
• Contribute to the development of global tender policies, process and procedures, in line with the company strategy and execute in order to increase the amount of tenders and the tender hit rate.
• Administer and maintain the tender automation systems, to contribute to the effective processing and competitiveness of tenders.
• Gather, consolidate and review pricing data
• Manage the correct submission of requested information by the prospect
 Monitor timelines and manage realization of the tender process within deadlines
 Follow Global Sales Process and monitor compliance to it
 Define and determine individual objectives related to the project and steer on the realization of set objectives


Business Development Strategy

Contribute to the creation of the Business Development strategy from Tender Management
 Provide support with the translation of the strategy into a strategic plan for Tender Management


Business Support Services Strategy

Contribute to the development and execution of the Business Support Services strategy, in cooperation with the team manager and in line with market needs, to support direction and SMART objectives to the organization
 Identify and report optimization possibilities in approach, processes and policies
 Translate the Business Support Services approach into specific project plans
 Understand, contribute to and communicate the Business Support Services approach

Applicant's profile

 Academic working and thinking level
 Project Management experience on multi-functional projects
 International business experience / awareness especially covering Business Development /Operations and IT within freight forwarding
 Knowledge of the sector and relevant developments in it
 High level of knowledge on Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
 Knowledge of tender management
 Knowledge of value added and supply chain solutions
 Needs preferably 3-5 years of experience in tender management in logistics industry (transport)
 Fluent in the English language

Working time (%)

1

Position location

Position place

Europe, France, Île-de-France, Hauts-de-Seine

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

Languages

English (Fluent)