Tendering Specialist

Description At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Tendering Specialist, to support the Hitachi Energy Ireland Grid Integration Business based in Dublin with hybrid working. Location: Ireland (Hybrid) with some travel to Dublin (Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position) How you'll make an impact: Target: Formulate competitive bids/estimates/quotations, considering the best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations for each situation. Ensure tenders are well-documented in a timely manner with full and accurate costs. Preparation: Manage the preparation of all technical aspects (e.g., defining suitable technology and product types), financial aspects (e.g., total price sheet, cash flow analysis), and project management aspects (e.g., quantifying hours of engineering and commissioning) of bids/estimates/quotations. Coordination: Ensure inputs for editing activities are provided on time and according to established quality procedures, in line with bid/estimate/quotation planning. Manage external services to support bid/estimation preparation, such as translations and governmental approvals. Documentation: Collect and archive documentation regarding offers/orders and record assumptions and decisions made during the development process. Regularly report the status of bids/estimates/quotations using defined tools and analyze reasons for tender outcomes. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in bids, quotations, and estimates, as well as related contract agreements. Provide information or participate in the Risk Review process according to Hitachi Energy policies. Information Coordination: Collect and collate all necessary information to prepare proposals, including technical and cost elements. Customer Relations: Establish and maintain effective customer relationships to understand their needs and ensure a positive customer experience throughout the sales process. Provide necessary technical support to Sales Managers during customer meetings. Supplier Selection: Identify potential vendors for equipment and materials required for the project and technically evaluate supplier offers to ensure they match specifications. Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to coordinate requests to subcontractors. Your Background: Proven experience in formulating competitive bids, estimates, and quotations. Strong technical knowledge in defining suitable technology and product types. Expertise in managing financial aspects, including total price sheets and cash flow analysis. Experience in project management, quantifying hours of engineering and commissioning. Ability to coordinate bid/estimate/quotation processes, ensuring timely and quality inputs. Proficiency in documentation, status reporting, and analyzing tender outcomes. Skilled in risk identification and management, following company policies. Ability to collect and collate technical and cost information for proposal preparation. Strong customer relationship management skills and technical support abilities. Experience in supplier selection and evaluation, and collaboration with Supply Chain Management. What We Offer: Competitive salary package 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes. Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes. Generous bonus scheme. 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