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Tendering Team Leader - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom

 

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. 

 

At Sulzer, a global leader in fluid engineering, we bring over a century of excellence to the design and manufacture of advanced pumping solutions. We serve industries ranging from oil and gas to renewable energy, and we're looking for a talented Tendering Team Leader to join our Leeds facility—a centre of innovation in pump design and production.

 

As the Tendering Team Leader, you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting our tender and sales support functions. Your focus will be on ensuring our team meets business targets while delivering outstanding support to our clients. This role involves both leadership and hands-on involvement in tender preparation, sales forecasting, and contract negotiation, ensuring every project aligns with our commercial standards and customer expectations.

 

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

Mentor and support your team, providing guidance and motivating performance to achieve success. Drive sales forecasting, report on monthly figures, and evaluate company performance against targets. Oversee project launches, ensuring they are timely, professional, and meet both customer and company standards. Evaluate customer requirements to align our pump solutions with their needs and budgets. Maintain profit margins and ensure tenders comply with our commercial guidelines and delegation of authority. Conduct order entry documentation reviews to ensure seamless transitions from pre- to post-order. Lead launch meetings to guarantee smooth handovers and successful project delivery.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

In-depth knowledge of complex pump packages or expertise in pump applications and systems Expertise in handling complex tenders and managing contracts in a commercial setting. Prior staff management experience. Strong communication, leadership, and relationship management skills. Commercial awareness and a customer-centric approach.

What we offer you:

Competitive basic salary. A personal bonus scheme. 33 days of annual leave. Defined pension contribution. Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes. Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle. Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers. Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends. Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity. Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways. Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities.

At Sulzer Leeds, we foster a vibrant work environment where your expertise and dedication are truly valued. Join us in driving quality excellence and contributing to our exciting growth story. Enjoy exciting perks and exclusive benefits, including a lively Sport & Social Club that offers access to weekly and monthly prize draws, unforgettable outings, birthday surprises, and more! Plus, stay energised with our 24/7 onsite gym, subsidised vending machines, and a canteen serving delicious hot and cold food.

 

Do you have a question about the role? 
 

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com . Our team is looking forward hearing from you! 

 

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. 
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. 

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