Senior Tender and Sales Support Specialist

Hitachi; Kauhajoki; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi E+

Training and education support

Diversity with 70+ nationalities

Parental leave compensation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a Tender and Sales Support Specialist to lead end-to-end tender activity within Europe. You will coordinate 5–20 team members locally and remotely, develop bids, and manage risk and costing with sales and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder communication, and close collaboration with customers while maintaining Hitachi Energy's standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business/engineering or related field.
• 5+ years tender management or sales support in B2B energy/industrial environments.
• Knowledge of commercial terms, contracts, and risk management.
• Excellent English; Swedish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender process from inquiry to handover to operations, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Prepare cost estimates, technical docs and commercial terms with sales/technical teams.
• Maintain library of tender docs, templates, best practices and Win/loss data.
• Report data to Senior Management to aid decision-making on tenders.
• Participate in customer meetings and represent Hitachi Energy professionally.

Skills

Tender management

Sales support

Contract terms

Risk management

English proficiency

Swedish a plus

Organized

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Engineering or related field

Job description

Location

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID

R0132179

Date Posted

2026-06-16

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category)

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.

As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 50,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.

As a Tender and Sales Support Specialist within the Global Center of Competence for Power Quality, you will have the opportunity to lead teams of 5-20 people located locally and remotely, building competitive and comprehensive bids, driving the tender process and managing target costing and risk/opportunities analysis. An analytical mindset is desired, as you will define the tender strategy, prepare and present data to Senior Management and be the key contact inside the Global Center of Competence towards the business and customers for the tenders you will be responsible for.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire tender process from initial inquiry, submission, negotiation and handover to operations, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, technical documentation and commercial terms in conjunction with sales and technical teams.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of tender documents, templates, best practices and Win/loss analysis, helping to improve efficiency and effectiveness of tenders.

• Report to Senior Managers in behalf of the tender providing quality data with good clarity, contributing to decision making processes.

• Participate in customer meetings and presentations as required, representing Hitachi Energy in a professional manner.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tender management, sales support, or a similar role within a B2B environment, preferably in the energy or industrial sector.

• Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions, contract law, and risk management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Swedish is an advantage but not a must.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

What we offer

• Collective agreement

• Flexible working time

• Health care and wellness allowance

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally

• Various trainings and education supporting employee development

• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden

• Supplementary compensation for parental leave

• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

Union representatives - Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone] or Ingrid Rinaldo, [phone].

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.