Bidding Specialist in Bucuresti

Job DescriptionBidding Specialist If you like to manage multiple and global Bids, if market research is something you would like to do in the future, this is the job for you.You will be responsible for managing multiple and complex inbound and outbound international research Bids across all methodologies through external vendors and internal Operations departments. You’ll stay focused to ensure the Proposal/Bid is executed within budget (if known from the start), in time and in all the required quality standards. You’ll also have to provide specific consultation on international research’s best practices.We are looking for…... a team player, an organized mind, and a confident communicator, keen to work in a team with a friendly, international bunch of like-minded colleagues! As a Bidding Professional in the Project Delivery Team, you will have the following key responsibilities: ·Review international research proposals for all methodologies and work with operations groups to lead the generation of operational plans, bids and costs that reflect the work required to meet project objectives.·Contact field services in the appropriate global markets to obtain the most cost-effective price and highest quality work for international studies.·Centralize and manage all translation work to align with company quality standards and project budgets.·Participate in project kickoff meetings for all quoted & commissioned Bids to ensure all involved parties understand timelines, responsibilities, and study specifications.·Support research project teams by leveraging relationships with overseas suppliers to facilitate communications, troubleshooting and issue resolution.·Provide when requested, technical and operational expertise to business sectors on international operations processes and capabilities across all methodologies.·Partner with research and operations staff to address issues and/or make recommendations to improve performance on international research studies.Now that we've introduced you to the position as Bidding Professional in the Project Delivery Team, what skills, qualifications and experience should you have? ·You have university studies (Economics, Marketing, Sociology is an advantage)·You demonstrate a minimum 1-year work experience (Project management and / or Bidding experience in marketing research or related field is a plus)·You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)·You are fluent in English (advanced level)·You can work in a fast-paced environment, to meet all deadlines utilizing effective prioritization and time management skills·You can provide entry-level consultation on international research's best practices·You have effective communication and decision-making skills·You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.·You demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.Benefits:·Exciting work environment that brings people together – our office is located @ Pipera, near subway, with great fit out, although for the moment we are mainly making use of home office. We have flexible working schedule (3 days per week working from home).·Initial and ongoing trainings to support your development·Opportunities for personal and professional growth·Food vouchers & Private medical subscription·Sponsored Gym Membership (7Card)And much more...!All documents will be treated in the strictest confidentiality. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interviewWe are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal opportunity in employment which focuses on all of our employees reaching their full potential. At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.