Tender and Quotation Specialist 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Tender and Quotation Specialist to join the MICAFIL bushing factory in Switzerland. You will translate customer needs into competitive bids, align with Sales and internal teams, and ensure high-quality tender submissions.

The role requires 3+ years in tendering or related fields, strong MS Office skills, and fluency in English; German is a plus. Hybrid/onsite work with global customers is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Background in administration or business with tendering experience.
• Strong bid preparation, cost estimation and price calculation skills.
• Knowledge of tender processes and contractual terms.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with sales, engineering and legal.

Aufgaben

• Analyze RFQs and tender documents to understand client requirements.
• Gather information from sales, engineering, and other internal teams for bids.
• Develop comprehensive tender and quotation documents with technical proposals.
• Ensure submissions are accurate, complete and meet deadlines.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and client clarifications as needed.
• Maintain records of tender activities and improve processes.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in MS Office

Fluency in English

German language advantageous

Ausbildung

Technical or commercial education

Tools

MS Office Suite

Tender management software/CRM

Jobbeschreibung

Tender and Quotation Specialist 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

Our local product group Insulation & Components is a global technology leader in the design and manufacture of high-voltage transformer bushings. Renowned international companies across the electrical industry—including power generation, transmission, and distribution—trust our solutions. We hold a leading worldwide position in high-voltage bushing technology.

To strengthen our operations, we are looking for a Tender and Quotation Specialist (commercial) to join our team at our MICAFIL bushing factory in Switzerland.
In this role, you will be part of an international team focusing on translating customer needs and challenges into competitive bids and quotations. You'll work closely with our sales and other internal teams to ensure that we offer the best solutions to meet our customers' needs around the globe.

If you are passionate about preparing tenders and bids and want to actively contribute, join our team!

How you'll make an impact

Analyze Request for Quotations (RFQs), and other tender documents to understand client requirements, scope of work, and technical specifications with alignment with the Sales team

Collaborate with sales, engineering, legal, and other internal departments to gather necessary information, technical details, and cost estimates for tender submissions

Develop comprehensive and well-structured tender and quotation documents, including technical proposals, drawings, commercial offers and supporting documentation

Ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, and meet the specified deadlines and submission protocols

May participate in pre-bid meetings, client clarifications, and negotiations as required

Maintain a systematic record of all tender activities, submissions, and outcomes, for quotations and order checklists preparation and handover

Continuously improve tender processes and documentation templates to enhance efficiency and quality

Coordinate with internal stakeholders for optimal solutions. Proactively maintain clear and structured communication with customers and the internal teams throughout the tendering process

Your background

Technical (vocational, such as apprenticeship) or commercial education background

Minimum of 3 years of administrative/business experience in tendering activities, quotation preparation and price calculation, or bid coordination, internal sales support, or project management within an industrial or technical environment

Proven experience in formulating accurate bids and quotations

Strong understanding of tender processes, contractual terms, and commercial aspects

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with tender management software or CRM systems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to details and solution-driven approach

Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German and other languages is a plus

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.