Tender Quotation Specialist

Hitachi; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Company car

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V. in Zaventem is seeking a Tender & Quotation Specialist to support the Benelux transformers business.

You will prepare competitive, compliant proposals and coordinate with sales, engineering, legal and project teams to translate customer needs into winning bids. You will analyze tender documents, develop cost estimates, manage schedules, and ensure submissions meet technical and commercial requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in tender management or similar commercial role.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with cost estimation and financial analysis.
• Ability to translate technical and commercial information into clear proposals.
• Organized, detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM/ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer tender documents and technical requirements for transformer projects across the Benelux region.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations, including cost calculations and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, legal, and project teams to develop customer-focused proposals.
• Ensure tender submissions comply with technical, contractual, commercial, and legal requirements.
• Manage tender schedules and coordinate activities to meet submission deadlines.
• Communicate with customers during clarification and negotiation phases.
• Maintain records of bids, quotations, results, and lessons learned.
• Identify opportunities to improve tender processes and pricing strategies.

Skills

Tender management

Cost estimation

Commercial negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

CRM

ERP

Tender management systems

Job description

Location: Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium

Job ID: R0147719

Date Posted: 2026-10-22

Company Name: Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of our Transformers business across the Benelux region. As a Tender & Quotation Specialist, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, competitive, and compliant proposals that help our customers make informed investment decisions and support the expansion of sustainable energy infrastructure.

You will collaborate closely with sales, engineering, legal, and project management teams to analyze customer requirements, develop cost estimates, and create winning tender submissions. Your work will have a direct impact on business growth, customer satisfaction, and project success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially minded professional who enjoys working with technical and financial information, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a dynamic international team.

How you’ll make an impact

• You analyze customer tender documents and technical requirements for transformer projects across the Benelux region.
• You prepare accurate and competitive quotations, including cost calculations, pricing strategies, and commercial evaluations.
• You collaborate with sales, engineering, legal, and project teams to develop customer-focused proposals.
• You ensure all tender submissions comply with technical, contractual, commercial, and legal requirements.
• You manage tender schedules and coordinate activities to meet submission deadlines.
• You communicate with customers during clarification and negotiation phases to support successful bid outcomes.
• You maintain accurate records of bids, quotations, results, and lessons learned.
• You identify opportunities to improve tender processes, pricing strategies, and overall proposal quality.

Your background

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• You have 3 to 5 years of experience in tender management, bid management, quotations, or a similar commercial role.
• You possess strong analytical skills and experience with cost estimation and financial analysis.
• You communicate effectively and can translate complex technical and commercial information into clear proposals.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ideally have experience with CRM, ERP, or tender management systems.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer employee benefits subject to the respective plan rules.

These may include:

• Pension and insurance programs
• Performance-based bonus
• Company car, hybrid/remote, meal voucher, representation allowance.
• Learning and development opportunities
• Professional training and certifications
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization

More information about our benefit programs will be available during the recruitment process. If you have questions about this role, please contact your Talent Partner.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles - particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.