Bid Manager - International Organisations

Joining KEYES means giving purpose to your talent.

Are you looking for an environment where technology is not an end in itself, but a lever to build a sustainable future? At KEYES, we are not just looking for technical expertise; we are looking for people who share our values.

Do you want to continue your career and grow within one of Belgium’s leading IT companies?

Join KEYES as a Bid Manager for our International Organisations branch!

KEYES International Organisations branch (formerly Trasys International) has built a track record of over 30 years of collaboration with International Organisations, supporting large‑scale digital transformation projects. Today, we are a major ICT partner for European Institutions, Agencies, National Authorities and International Public Organisations across Europe.

YOUR MISSION

As part of a customer-focused team, you will support the Account Managers throughout the bid lifecycle by coordinating the preparation and submission of high-quality proposals, ensuring delivery within deadlines, budgets, and compliance requirements, particularly in relation to framework agreements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the evaluation and commercial qualification of business opportunities;

• Acting as the main coordinator and active contributor for selection-related proposal content, including references, CVs, and standard materials for International Organisations clients;

• Supporting budget validation activities and contributing to the initial technical qualification process that defines the bid team structure;

• Coordinating contributions from internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality, compliance, timelines, and budget adherence;

• Consolidating proposal content from Sales, Delivery, and Support Services teams;

• Formalising commitments from external partners through Team Agreements;

• Ensuring full compliance with tender requirements from legal, financial, and administrative perspectives;

• Coordinating contractual activities for successful bids;

• Ensuring adherence to internal bid management processes and technical/financial approval procedures;

• Supporting the development of commercial tools and standard proposal materials;

• Reviewing and challenging proposed solutions to ensure consistency across functional, technical, and pricing dimensions.

YOUR TEAM

You will join the International Bid Management & Sales Support team, whose mission is to coordinate the delivery of winning bids and support business development activities.

The team consists of six professionals, including Bid Managers, Technical Writers, Architects, and Back Office specialists, and is part of the International Organisations department.

You will be coached and mentored by Nicolas Prevost, your direct manager.

OUR OFFER

• A challenging and rewarding Bid Manager role with significant responsibilities;

• A collaborative team environment built on knowledge sharing and mutual support;

• Personalised career development and growth opportunities;

• A dynamic, innovative, and people-oriented working culture;

• Team events and social activities including food trucks, barbecues, after-work gatherings, and family days;

• A competitive and comprehensive compensation package;

• Flexible working arrangements with teleworking opportunities of up to three days per week.

YOUR PROFILE

• Higher education qualification or university degree, preferably in Sales & Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field, combined with experience in Bid Management, Bid Writing, and Pre-sales activities.

• Proven experience managing large-scale bids in European Institutions or Public Sector;

• Strong ability to analyse and address tender specifications with an appropriate level of detail, accuracy, and quality;

• Excellent command of English and French both written and spoken;

• A collaborative mindset, curiosity for emerging technologies, and willingness to work in an international environment;

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships;

• Excellent writing and communication skills;

• Strong coordination and leadership capabilities, with the ability to challenge, align, and guide stakeholders throughout the bid process;

• A rigorous and detail-oriented approach, ensuring effective oversight of complex bids;

• High adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Do you recognise yourself in this description?

Do you want to learn more?

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OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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KEYWORDS

Bid Manager – Pre-Sales – IT – International Organisations – Tentering

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