Commercial Bidding Manager

About the role

Vodafone is looking for a Commercial Bidding Manager to lead end‑to‑end bid processes for both local and international opportunities. The role ensures proposals are compliant, competitive and profitable, supporting the growth of Vodacom Business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full bid lifecycle from qualification, response planning, submission, negotiation to contract closure.
• Develop bid strategies that align customer requirements with business objectives, profitability targets and solution feasibility.
• Ensure all submissions meet internal governance, financial, legal and commercial approval requirements and mitigate identified risks.
• Review, negotiate and approve customer contracts, master service agreements and service level agreements.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including sales, finance, legal, technical, partners and affiliates to deliver high‑quality proposals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Commerce, Telecommunications or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in bid management, commercial management, proposal development or sales support.
• Experience reviewing contracts, conducting commercial negotiations and navigating governance approval processes.
• Previous experience in the telecommunications or technology sector is preferred.
• Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is an advantage.

Required skills

• PMP certification
• PRINCE2 certification