Sr. Application Tendering Engineer

Sulzer; Sevilla; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Meal vouchers

Flexible compensation (health, transit

Career growth in international company

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Senior Application Tendering Engineer to strengthen our Business Support team in Spain. You will prepare technical and commercial proposals for configurable equipment across projects and tenders, supporting the sales process with technical and commercial input.

Key duties include requirements analysis, sizing calculations, quotations, and coordination with customers, product managers and manufacturing sites. English B2+ and Spanish/Portuguese language skills are required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–5 years in tendering or technical sales support in the water sector.
• Knowledge of industrial processes related to Sulzer equipment.
• Experience evaluating technical requirements and configuring engineered products.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• English B2 or higher; Spanish/Portuguese language skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for configurable equipment and projects.
• Support the sales process from lead generation through negotiation with technical input.
• Analyze customer requirements and perform sizing calculations.
• Develop quotations using configuration tools.
• Manage opportunities, accounts and project information in Salesforce.
• Coordinate with customers, sales, product managers and manufacturing sites.
• Complete technical documentation and data sheets for tender submissions.
• Assist pricing activities including non-standard proposals.
• Coordinate quotation activities for large and strategic projects.
• Identify improvements to quotation tools and processes.
• Collaborate with Product Managers on documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to transformation and adoption of new tools.
• Build relationships with engineering firms and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Compliance, Equality, and Data Protection.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

English (B2)

Spanish/Portuguese language

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Environmental / Chemical)

Tools

Salesforce

SAP-CPQ

Quotation tools

Absel

Mixel

STARS

HSTProf

QM

ADP

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Application Tendering Engineer to strengthen our Business Support team in Spain. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the sales process by preparing technical and commercial proposals for configurable equipment and engineering solutions across a wide range of customer projects.

What You Will Do

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals for configurable equipment and engineering solutions across projects, tenders, and awarded contracts.
• Support the sales process from lead generation through negotiation by providing technical expertise and commercial support.
• Analyze customer requirements, perform equipment sizing calculations, and recommend optimal technical solutions.
• Develop quotations and commercial offers using dedicated quotation and configuration tools.
• Manage and maintain opportunities, customer accounts, and project information within Salesforce and related systems.
• Coordinate with customers, sales teams, product managers, and manufacturing sites to ensure accurate and competitive proposals.
• Complete technical documentation and customer data sheets required for tender submissions.
• Support pricing activities, including special pricing assessments and non-standard solution proposals.
• Coordinate and monitor quotation activities for large and strategic projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve quotation tools, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to maintain and enhance technical and commercial documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including sales teams and business support functions.
• Contribute to business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including the adoption of new tools and processes.
• Build strong relationships with engineering companies, consultants, and other key stakeholders involved in the bidding process.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Compliance, Equality, and Data Protection requirements.

Required

What you need to succeed:

• Technical Engineering degree or higher education in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar tendering, application engineering, or technical sales support position within the water sector.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and applications related to Sulzer equipment and solutions.
• Experience evaluating technical requirements and configuring engineered products.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills relevant to the markets supported.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Salesforce, SAP-CPQ, SAP environments, or other quotation and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as Absel, Mixel, STARS, HSTProf, QM, ADP, or similar technical configuration applications.
• Knowledge of customer procurement and tendering platforms.
• Experience in process optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
• Market knowledge of customers, competitors, and applications within the water industry.

What we offer you

• A permanent contract.
• A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
• Meal vouchers.
• Access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package, such as health insurance, transport, or childcare.
• Be part of an experienced and international team.
• A good vibe working environment.
• The opportunity to grow your career within a solid and well-established international company.
• Be part of a dynamic organization undergoing continuous transformation and improvement.

Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.