Bid Manager

AL7513 GE Energy Colombia S.A.; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 90.000.000 - 120.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GE Energy Colombia S.A. seeks an experienced tendering professional to drive proposal development for HV substations. You will coordinate between Product Lines, suppliers, and customers, leading risk assessment, costing, and pricing strategy in a highly matrixed environment.

The role requires 5+ years in tendering for T&D/EBoP projects, strong technical and commercial background, and fluency in English and Spanish. You will lead technical discussions and negotiations to secure commercial wins.

Formación

• Five+ years of tendering experience in T&D/EBoP projects.
• Strong technical and commercial background required.
• Ability to operate in a matrix, cross-functional environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage proposal development, risk management, and costing for tenders.
• Lead deal reviews with focus on technical risk, pricing, and scope.
• Collaborate with Region Sales, Account Managers, and external suppliers.
• Define target costs and negotiate with internal PLs and external partners.
• Drive risk analysis of technical offers and mitigation strategies.
• Lead negotiations with customers during tender stages.

Conocimientos

Tendering

Commercial acumen

Technical leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Cross-functional teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary Customer facing staff responsible for winning business (HV substations). At this level operate with some autonomy but are covered by well-defined Commercial policies or review of end results. The job demands strong contractual terms and conditions knowledge, capacity to lead interdisciplinary team and technical expertise.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the proposal management, including proposal development, risk management and mitigation, specification compliance, scope development, costing and calculation of selling price through the creation of the EAS (estimate analysis sheet), coordination between all Product Lines involved and external suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership during the deal review process to ensure that all technical risk, pricing strategies and complete solution are properly incorporated in the development of the scope, cost and proposal wording.
• Collaboration with the Region Sales and Account Managers team to develop commercial strategies and solutions that meet customer requirements as well as meet or exceed business goals.
• Define target costs and negotiate with internal PLs and External suppliers.
• Drive the review of the risk elements presented in the technical offers and provide mitigation with the support of other areas on deal strategy, schedule risks, equipment availability, Advance Order / Release, costing, performance and other identified risks.
• Support discussions on strategic opportunities and ensure strategic business alignment.
• Align strategic support to Product Line and negotiation with partners for civil works and erection scope.
• Assemble and recognize Market needs in terms of technical solution.
• Lead the technical discussion with customers in tender negotiation stage.

These sales jobs will mainly be individual contributors. A job at this level requires strong interpersonal skills. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor Engineering degree (Electrical highly preferred) from an accredited university or college.
• At least 5 years of experience in tendering for T&D / EBOP / Electrical Substation Turnkey projects.
• Strong technical and commercial background in T&D / EBoP Power Generation and industrial market is preferred.
• Ability to work in a matrix and cross functional environment.
• Able to communicate effectively at all business levels and with support areas.
• Deeply knowledge of T&D products, processes, and organizational structure is preferred.
• Strong external focus, with ability to assess impact of price and performance decisions on customers, market, and investors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong reluctance to work under pressure and time constraint.
• English and Spanish are mandatories.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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