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As a Service Senior Tender Specialist, you will be part of our Grid Automation Service Support Team. We provide Service Solutions for substation automation systems, control and protection, cyber security, communication and telecontrol technology. The team is highly motivated and with strong customer and service-oriented approach. It is our ambition to provide high quality service, delivering solutions aligned with customers' needs. We are looking for you as a new member of our service team for our location in Baden!
Your responsibilities
- Draw up competitive tenders for service including retrofit solutions, plant extensions, upgrades, service contracts, site activities and other services in substation automation systems, control and protection, cyber security, communication and telecontrol technology
- Review and analyze customer requirements and clarify them integrating into offers and solution concepts in close coordination with the specialist departments
- Define and support strategic pricing policies, based on value pricing, and manage price realization
- Take leadership of the tender preparation until the contract is awarded
- Preparation of cost calculations integrating supplier quotations based on a suitable product mix and considering technical and commercial aspects
- Manage the sales support and administrative processes including tender and risk review, strategic definition of the scope of delivery, definition of suitable contractual terms and conditions. Ensure proposals are well documented and submitted in a timely manner, securing technical and commercial support in clarification meetings until contract signature and booking
- Responsible the preparation of proposals involving internal and external resources, coordinates and allocates resources for proposal preparation
- Supports growth opportunities with existing and new customers
- Identify potential vendors for requisite equipment and materials, cross-check offers with specifications, and assist supply management in coordinating requests to sub-suppliers and sub-contractors
- Cultivate a performance-oriented and customer-focused culture in the unit
- Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
Your background
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar, with strong technical background, ideally with emphasis in power engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of substation automation, control and protection
- Ideally experience in Sales and Bid & Proposal in the field of substation automation, control and protection
- Proven track record from working either with electrical utility, system integrator, or technical consultant in the field of substation automation, control and protection
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) and preferable in German or French (written and spoken)
- Willingness to travel as part of business assignments (up to 30%)
- Flexibility and interest in working within an international team
- Proven working experience in customer contact, coordinating multiple tenders and taking responsibility
More about us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool. Hitachi Energy Switzerland Ltd. Marija Sikiric Talent Acquisition
Publication date
2022-01-31
Reference Number
CH52426527_E1