Proposal Manager Services (m/f/d)

s and permits to prepare the offer according to the request with the most competitive costs and correct technical documents, and to follow it up until the final customer decision.

Focus Areas:

Offer analysis:

• Thorough analysis of tender requirements

• Support of the sales team in deciding for GO or NoGo

• Determination of the general bidding strategy, considering internal and external partners

Offer preparation:

• Conducting a kick-off meeting to involve all required departments and functions

• Determination of work packages and deadlines

• Preparation of requests for quotations to internal product lines and external sub-suppliers

• Determination of interfaces / division of responsibilities with internal and external partners

• Technical and commercial clarification of the offers with the involvement of internal departments

• Development/improvement of technical solutions with the engineering team, if they are not specified by the customer

• Develop and align execution strategy, including timeline, with the execution team

• Collection of all project-related costs and benchmarking with existing offers/projects

• Management of cost reduction measures

• Conducting a risk analysis of the project

• Preparation and implementation of the necessary approval meetings with different levels of management

Listing Tracking:

• Continuation of technical and commercial clarification with the customer

• Improvement of the offer from a technical and cost point of view

• Preparation and submission of the best and final bid (BAFO)

Bid handover:

• Ensuring a comprehensive handover to the execution team in the event of order receipt

• Support of the execution team in the first phase of the project

• Assisting the sales team with loss analysis and feedback in the event of a lost order

Main Responsibilities:

• Interface between commercial, technical, and project functions as well as the Engineering, Procurement, and Commissioning (EPC) partner

• Responsibility for costs, cost savings and risk assessment

• Submission of comprehensive, competitive, executable and profitable offers

• Clarification / deviation from customer requirements that could harm the company

• Compliance with internal and external bid deadlines

• Compliance with work instructions and quotation processes / given tools

• Compliance with quality management (QM) and environmental, health and safety (EHS) procedures

• Encourage feedback to support future offerings

• Support of process improvement in quotation

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / general engineering

• At least 10-15 years of relevant experience in sales, engineering/design and/or quotation

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

• Fluent in German and English

• French, Russian is an advantage

Desired soft-skills:

• Ability to work independently

• Good teamwork skills

• Polished negotiation skills

• Self-confident appearance

• Willingness to work overtime if necessary

• Willingness to travel - a few days per year

Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, 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:

• Professional Growth: Dynamic team, extensive resources, and training for skill development.

• Cutting-Edge Projects: Involvement in high-profile, innovative projects.

• Global Exposure: Collaboration with a diverse, global network of industry experts.

• Collaborative Environment: Supportive culture fostering creativity and teamwork.

• Career Advancement: Opportunities for leadership and career growth within the organization.

• Technological Innovation: Contribution to the forefront of sustainable energy solutions.

• Competitive compensation package plus corporate benefits

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No