Tender Manager

Schneider Electric; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Tender Manager in Mississauga, Canada, to oversee the entire tender management process. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to structure bid packages, perform risk assessments, and ensure timely submissions. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and 5+ years of tender management experience in the electrical sector. Strong project and communication skills are essential. This role offers competitive compensation and an inclusive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leaves

Pension matching

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven tender management experience in the electrical industry.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Request for Proposal process.
• Structure and assemble proposal documents.
• Plan tender milestones and monitor deadlines.

Skills

Tender management

Project management

Contract management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

University degree in engineering

Job description

What will you do?

As the Tender Manager you will be supporting all activities around the tender management process and putting together bid packages in a timely and professional manner in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (i.e. participating business units of the company, vendors, integrators, etc.). You will be driving the internal risk assessment and bid approval processes in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.

• Take ownership of the Request for Proposal process and all related documents.
• Structure and assemble the proposal/bid documents in collaboration with the subject matter experts.
• Plan tender milestones and monitor deadlines to ensure timely approvals, proposal development and submission.
• Perform risk analyses and drive the internal approval process prior to bid submission.
• Review tender Terms and Conditions and arrive at appropriate clarifications and exceptions as necessary, in consultation with legal/risk management.
• Provide oversight in the preparation and compilation of all documents required to complete the bid package.
• Control quality and accuracy of the bid and ensure that the optimal solution is submitted to the customer.
• Develop an effective network across all business units and functions of the company.
• Actively participate in Quality Management System (QMS) and Health, Security, and Environment (HSE) programs.
• Use the required processes and procedures to execute work.
• Report any existing or potential safety and QMS nonconformities to a supervisor, Quality Manager or HSE Coordinator.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• University degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of proven tender management experience in the electrical industry. Specific experience in planning and delivering large, integrated project bids involving electrical distribution equipment and/or industrial automation systems is considered an asset.
• Contract management and risk assessment experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred).
• Strong organizational and project management skills, an eye for detail and meticulous proofreading and communication skills, both written and verbal, together with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead and effectively direct tender teams.
• Action‑oriented, proactive in prioritizing own workload and able to work effectively with minimal direction.
• For Quebec‑based candidates, functional knowledge of English and French is required to carry out their scope of work, including working with stakeholders located in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and internationally.

What's in it for you?

The compensation range for this full‑time position, which includes base pay and short‑term incentive, is $114,750‑$162,000 for candidates who are Ontario residents. Our salary ranges are determined by including roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers an inclusive benefits package to support all of our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, pension matching, well‑being programs, holidays & paid time off, and more. If you feel that your experience is either above or below the initial requirements listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position. We are considering candidates of varying seniority for this role, and the salary range will be adjusted accordingly based on your experience.

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