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Bid Specialist - Mandarin Speaking -Manager

Aggregate function:  Shared Services
Business Area:  Business_VOIS
Posting Country:  India
Date Posted:  1 Dec 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role

We are seeking a Bid Specialist fluent in English and Mandarin (Traditional Chinese) to manage bids from qualification to submission or contracting. This role involves shaping deal strategies, ensuring compliance with governance processes, and preparing proposals that meet both customer and organisational requirements. You will work closely with account teams to deliver high-quality, market-relevant proposals that enhance Vodafone’s win rate and customer satisfaction.

What you will do

  • Manage global or mid-complexity bids and RFPs from qualification to submission or contracting.
  • Develop bid project plans, including risk analysis and contingency planning.
  • Organise and facilitate bid kick-off and follow-up meetings, setting clear strategies and timelines.
  • Coach content contributors, review and critique proposal content, and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Build bid presentations and feed new content into the knowledge base.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant processes and manage offline approvals.

Who you are

  • Experienced in bids and proposals, with exposure to purchasing and sales.
  • Skilled in project management and commercial acumen.
  • Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin (Traditional Chinese).
  • Proficient in Word and PowerPoint or similar tools.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

  • Opportunity to work on global bids impacting Vodafone’s strategic growth.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and international markets.
  • A collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced bid management and proposal development techniques.
  • Strategic deal shaping and risk management.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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