Bid Manager (w/d/m) Public Tenders Europe

Leipzig

Full-time

Permanent employee

Your mission

We are the leading provider of public bike-sharing systems and are continuously expanding into new cities to create cleaner and better-connected communities through improved micromobility. A key part of our growth is driven by public tenders across Europe - and in this role, you will be at the center of that process.
You will be responsible for creating and coordinating compelling proposals for public tenders. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that every proposal reflects our strengths, strategic direction, and full compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Own the entire tender process (RFPs, RFIs) across multiple markets — from initial evaluation and strategy development to final submission
Monitor upcoming tenders and market trends in micromobility
Review and analyze tender documents, define requirements, and coordinate input from other teams
Develop business cases together with our Business Development teams, define scenario analyses, and ensure that our proposals remain commercially attractive throughout the entire contract period
Proactively manage stakeholders and coordinate interdisciplinary teams (e.g. Operations, Product/Tech, Legal, Finance, and Business Development) to create compelling, clear, and compliant proposal content aligned with our business objectives
Analyze previous tender outcomes and competitor behavior to anticipate trends and position even stronger proposals
Ensure that all submissions are delivered on time, legally compliant, financially accurate, and formally correct
Continuously maintain and expand our national and international knowledge management to enable standardized references, templates, and proposal materials
Lead the post-award phase, including clarifications, presentations, and contract negotiations with cities, metropolitan regions, or public transport authorities
Leverage and optimize our AI tools to improve the creation, formatting, compliance checks, and overall efficiency of our proposals

Your profile

Ideally, you hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field
You bring 5+ years of experience in bid management or managing public tenders, ideally within the micromobility or transportation sector
Excellent German and English skills (minimum C1 level) are required - additional European languages (e.g. French, Spanish, or Polish) are a strong plus
You have proven experience in developing complex business cases for public bids
You possess strong writing, organizational, and project management skills
Experience with European public procurement law, city/municipal requirements, micromobility, shared mobility, or smart city projects is a major advantage
You work in a detail-oriented, reliable, and effective manner, even under tight deadlines
You are a team-oriented, proactive, solution-driven, and have willingness for work-related travel
Working on-site regularly at our beautiful office in Leipzig-Plagwitz is no problem for you

Benefits

Make an impact: Work on projects that have a real impact - for you and those around you
Work-life balance: Enjoy flexibility and culture: Work hybrid with focus time in the FlexOffice and at least two days of co-working at HQ. Fancy a change of scenery? Take up to 4 weeks of workation per year in another EU country
Time to recharge: 30 days of holiday for your well-deserved rest. For a longer break, we offer the option of a sabbatical
Cash on top: Your monthly SpenditCard for that extra boost when shopping
VIP shopping: Exclusive deals and discounts on various brands through our corporate benefits network
Body & Mind: We invest in your well-being (workshops, health checks & more)
Team spirit: We embrace flat hierarchies and a culture where every voice counts
Global vibes: Work with colleagues from all over the world
Nextbike for free: Grab a bike and stay flexible

Chi siamo

nextbike è leader di mercato nel bike-sharing ed è da anni partner di aziende di trasporto e amministrazioni comunali in tutta Europa. Con oltre 20 anni di esperienza e più di 300 sedi in oltre 20 paesi, sviluppiamo soluzioni di mobilità accessibili a tutti.

La nostra missione è infatti quella di promuovere una mobilità sostenibile come parte integrante del trasporto pubblico locale. Ci impegniamo ogni giorno per questo obiettivo, con passione, entusiasmo e autenticità. Il nostro team, composto da oltre 500 collaboratori, è in continua crescita per raggiungere i nostri obiettivi di espansione internazionale.

Promuoviamo la diversità e le pari opportunità: da noi, tutti sono i benvenuti. I grandi risultati si ottengono solo insieme, per questo ci relazioniamo con tutti alla pari, con rispetto e apprezzamento, indipendentemente da genere, provenienza, ruolo o prospettiva. Più del tuo curriculum, ci interessano le tue competenze, la tua personalità e la tua volontà di assumerti responsabilità.

Saremo felici di ricevere la tua candidatura e ci impegniamo a creare un ambiente in cui tutti possano sentirsi a proprio agio e sviluppare il proprio potenziale. Se desideri entrare a far parte di un’azienda che contribuisce attivamente a plasmare la mobilità in Europa, candidati ora e porta le tue idee e la tua esperienza!

Dai un’occhiata ai tuoi futuri colleghi sulla nostra pagina carriere:

https://www.nextbike.net/en/career/