Project and Bid Manager

The Project & Bid Manager leads the development of new contract manufacturing and packaging opportunities and supports growth with existing customers.

The role drives bid and quotation activities, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and supports strategic account planning across regions (North America and Europe), with a focus on CPG/FMCG, Food & Beverage, and Healthcare sectors.

The position manages project coordination for new business developments, including technical support, investment calculations, and process definition.

The role is responsible for technical assessment, risk evaluation, and establishing business processes to enable profitable growth.

• Manage the quotation process for new business in the US region, including assumptions and inputs for direct labor (process timing calculations), operational and warehouse space, labor and resources, supplier material pricing, startup/ramp-up assumptions, and total cost and P&L readiness.
• Manage the preparation of investment estimates and technical/technological assessments for new projects, based on project scope and complexity.
• Establish business processes for new inquiries, including layouts and end-to-end business flows.
• Prepare facility/building layouts and technical requirements, ensuring compliance with local law, company policies, and applicable standards (e.g., ISO, GMP, FDA).
• Participate in meetings and reviews with potential new customers.
• Prepare and, as needed, co-lead the ODP review process for new projects.
• Maintain databases and documentation for new projects.
• Prepare business risk assessments for new projects.
• Provide technical support related to new machines, equipment, and tooling for new projects for existing customers.
• Own end-to-end project management for new businesses (new machines, new technologies, and/or new sites).
• Lead internal and customer review processes at all organizational levels.
• Manage project budgets and project plans.
• Escalate and report deviations appropriately at all levels, both internally and to customers.