Bid Manager

Siemens Energy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Bid Manager in Manchester. The role involves collaborating with sales and operations teams to drive business strategies, analyzing market trends, and leading bid preparations for projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial role, ideally within the energy sector. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and significant opportunities to make an impact in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a commercial role within a general contracting environment.
• At least 5 years experience in a commercial environment, ideally within power generation.
• 5 years in Bid Management or Tendering within a Capital Goods Sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Team in winning opportunities aligned with product portfolio.
• Collaborate to develop business execution strategies before proposal submissions.
• Evaluate market prices and provide insights for contract negotiations.

Skills

Commercial role experience

Experience in Bid Management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Bid Manager

About the Role

Location United Kingdom Manchester Manchester Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote / Office) Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Gas Services Business Unit Service Europe & Africa Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Not defined

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dynamic Sales Team at Siemens Energy, where your expertise will play a crucial role in achieving our annual order entry targets. You will collaborate closely with the Operations team to devise effective business execution strategies, ensuring that we are well-prepared for successful project delivery. By aligning our SE GS CD product and services portfolio with customer needs, you will help us create tailored solutions that resonate with their market objectives. Your analytical skills will be vital in evaluating market prices and competition, while your negotiation prowess will maximise both order entry and profit. Get ready to make a significant impact in a role that combines technical challenges with strategic business development!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will assist the Sales Team in winning opportunities that align with the SE GS CD product and services portfolio, driving annual order entry targets.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to develop business execution strategies prior to proposal submissions, ensuring optimal labor planning for successful project delivery.
• Match the SE GS CD portfolio with customer needs, considering their market objectives and strategies to create compelling offers.
• Evaluate market prices and competition to provide insights that support successful customer contract negotiations, enhancing order value and profit.
• Lead bid preparation for assigned projects, including detailed bid documents, cost calculations, risk assessments, and technical documentation, while providing management reports on bid status and delivery timelines.

What You Bring

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial role within a general contracting environment, preferably in Capital Goods or Engineering.
• Your background includes at least 5 years of experience in a commercial environment, ideally within the power generation sector, with a focus on DCS controls.
• You possess 5 years of experience in Bid Management or Tendering within a Capital Goods Sales environment, particularly in the Energy or Power Market.
• Familiarity with Siemens control systems (T3000, PCS7, S7, S5) is advantageous but not essential.
• You are skilled in leading FEED studies to develop technical and commercial solutions for future projects.