Tender Manager

Brugg Cables | Terna Energy Solutions; Brugg; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very good social benefits

Job summary

Brugg Cables is seeking an experienced Tender Manager to lead end-to-end tender and quotation processes for high-voltage cable systems worldwide. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure robust cost calculations, pricing proposals, and contract terms.

You will screen incoming tenders, perform risk assessments, manage prequalification and vendor registrations, and support contract negotiations with the Sales Manager. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in tender/bid management or related.
• HV cable systems experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms.
• Analytical and cost calculation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender and quotation process for HV cables and accessories worldwide.
• Coordinate cross-functional bid teams across Engineering, PM, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Finance, Legal.
• Screen tenders/RFQs and prepare bid/no-bid recommendations with Sales Manager.
• Prepare cost calculations, pricing, and contract terms.
• Conduct risk/opportunity assessments and maintain bid docs.
• Manage prequalification and vendor registrations; support monthly sales reporting.
• Assist in contract negotiations and respond to technical queries.
• Continuously improve tender tools, templates and processes.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Cost calculation

English proficiency

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical/Power Eng or Industrial Eng or Business Admin degree

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Participate in our further development

As a leading Swiss company in the cable industry, we have built an excellent reputation worldwide with high-quality high-voltage cable accessories and cable system solutions for energy transmission. Our products are used in critical infrastructure projects around the globe. Working closely with utilities, EPC contractors and cable manufacturers, we contribute to the reliable transmission of electrical energy.

To strengthen our international sales organization, we are looking for an experienced and motivated

Tender Manager, 100%

Location: Switzerland / Brugg

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to-end tender and quotation process for high-voltage cable systems and high-voltage accessories products across Brugg Cables' global markets
• Manage the cross-functional bid team (Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Production, Logistics, Finance, Legal)
• Screen incoming tenders/RFQs and prepare bid/no-bid recommendations together with the responsible Sales Manager
• Prepare cost calculations, pricing proposals, contracts terms in alignment with the Sales Manager
• Perform structured risk & opportunity assessments
• Compile, quality-check and submit complete bid documentation (technical, commercial, legal)
• Manage prequalification and vendor registration for utilities and contractors
• Maintain tender and pipeline data in ERP(Microsoft Dynamics 365) and support monthly sales reporting
• Support contract negotiations
• Conduct win/loss analyses; continuously improve tender tools, templates and processes
• Coordinate and respond to technical queries arising during the tender process

Your Profile

• Degree in electrical/power engineering, industrial engineering or business administration (or comparable qualification)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in tender/bid management, sales support or project management in energy infrastructure, cables or a comparable international project business
• Experience with HV cable systems and/or turnkey project business is a strong advantage
• Solid knowledge of commercial contract terms
• Strong analytical and cost calculation skills
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an advantage
• Business-fluent English required, German an advantage
• Strong customer orientation and solution-focused approach

We Offer You

• Technical involvement in the further development of production in a modern company with international support in a future-oriented business area
• Opportunity to participate/contribute to further development in the exciting, pioneering environment of the cable industry
• Open, collegial corporate culture
• Motivated team
• Very good social benefits

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