Job Description SummaryBecome part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition

Job Description

The Proposal Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality and competitiveness of offers for high voltage turnkey substations in Germany and abroad.

Proceed with customer enquiry received, starting from evaluation of all technical, commercial and logistic aspects, preparing all the required technical documents and approvals for sending the offer corresponding to the enquiry with most competitive cost and correct technical documents for offer submission as well as follow up until final customer decision.

We are looking for candidates to one of our locations: Berlin, Dresden, Erlangen or Nuremberg.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Tender analysis

Careful analysis of tender requirementsSupporting Sales Team to decide for GO or NoGoDetermination of general bidding strategy considering internal and external partners
 

Tender Preparation

Perform Kick-Off to involve all needed department and functionsDetermine work packages and deadlinesRelease requests for quotations to internal product lines and external subsupplierDetermine interfaces / division of responsibilities with internal and external partnersClarify offers in technical and commercial way - involving internal departmentsDevelop / improve technical solution with engineering team if not given by customerDevelop and agree execution strategy including time schedule with execution teamGather all project related cost and benchmark with existing offers / projectsLead cost savings actionsPerform risk assessment of the projectPrepare and perform needed approval meetings with different management levelsCollect all requested documentation for the offerDescribe all comments, deviations, and alternatives towards the customerSubmit the offer on time in a high quality
 

Tender follow-up

Continue technical and commercial clarification with customerImprove the offer technical and cost wisePrepare and submit the best and final offer (BAFO)
 

Tender Handover

In case of order award ensure comprehensive transfer to the execution teamSupport the execution team during the first period of the projectWhen contract is lost support the sales team for loss analysis and return of experience
 

Responsibilities

Act as the interface between commercial, engineering, project functions and Engineering-, Procurement-, Commissioning (EPC) partnerResponsible of cost, cost saving and risk assessment accuracySubmit offers that are comprehensive, competitive, executable, and profitableClarify / deviate requests from customer that might be harmful for the companyMeet the internal and external tender deadlinesComply with work instructions and tender processes / given toolsComply with quality management (QM) and environmental, health and safety (EHS) proceduresDrive return of experience to support future tenderSupport tender process improvement
 

Education Requirements

B.S Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Experience and Knowledge

Min 4-5 years relevant experience in Sales, Engineering / Design and / or Tendering.Excellent domain of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project)English fluentGermanFrench, Russian beneficial
 

Desired Characteristics

Ability to work autonomouslyGood team working approachNegotiation skillsSelf-assured appearanceWillingness to do overtime if neededWillingness to travel – few days per year
 

Location

DresdenBerlinNürnberg 

 

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

 

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

 

Why we come to work: 

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

 

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No