Bid Manager (m. / f.)

Wabtec; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global provider in the railway sector is seeking a Bid Manager to oversee the tender process. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and a strong command of profit margin analysis. This role involves coordinating teams and ensuring data quality in Salesforce CRM, contributing to successful bid outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, engineering or sales.
• Experience in industrial sectors like railway, automotive, aerospace.

Aufgaben

• Lead the tender process from decision to handover.
• Coordinate the tender team across departments.
• Prepare profit margin and risk analyses.

Kenntnisse

Profit margin analysis

Team coordination

Project management

Team player

Rigor

Agility

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Jobbeschreibung

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The company has approximately 27,000 employees worldwide. Visit the company’s website for more information.

It's not just about your career or your job title; it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to explore new frontiers and do things that haven't been done before to make lives better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades, and we will continue. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology, and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Our Brakes & Couplers Division is actively seeking a Bid Manager (m/f) to join its sales team, which comprises 20 members.

The Bid Manager will be responsible for managing the entire tender process, including bid preparation, team coordination, resource allocation, and deadline management.

Location options include:

• France (Amiens, Lille, Paris, Tours)
• Germany (Dortmund)
• Italy (Turin)

Main responsibilities:

1. Lead the tender process from the "Go / No Go" decision to the "Order Lost" or "Order Won" handover to project management.
2. Coordinate the tender team (Technical Sales and Sales) along with other departments such as procurement, quality, engineering, and supply chain.
3. Ensure data quality in Salesforce CRM.
4. Prepare profit margin and risk analyses based on winning price assumptions and cost inputs.
5. Monitor and report on data completeness and reliability, providing regular updates to Sales, Division, and Corporate Management.

Candidate profile:

Seniority: Minimum of 2 years of experience; experienced profiles are welcome.

Sector: Industrial sectors such as railway, automotive, aerospace, or equipment.

Experience required in project management, either in engineering or sales.

Hard skills: Profit margin analysis, team coordination.

Soft skills: Team player, rigor, agility.

Languages: Good command of English.

Legal authorization to work in the EU is required.

LI-DNI

Wabtec Corporation is committed to tackling the world's toughest challenges. We rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the brightest minds to create limitless ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and styles—people like you! Wabtec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. If you require accommodation due to a disability or special need, please let us know.