Bid & Tendering Specialist

Sulzer Services; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Bid & Tendering Specialist in Aberdeen. The role involves managing customer proposals, coordinating with teams, and ensuring process compliance. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in commercial roles. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual personal bonus

33 days of annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Commercial, Inside Sales, or Application Engineering role.
• Experience in rotating equipment or gas turbine services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the generation and submission of customer proposals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders during the quoting process.
• Drive improvements in proposal quality and margin estimation.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dynamics 365

Salesforce

Job description

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Bid & Tendering Specialist - Full Time - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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.

At Sulzer GT Aero, we specialise in the repair and overhaul of industrial gas turbines and rotating equipment, supporting critical operations in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation sectors. As part of Sulzer – a global leader in fluid engineering – GT Aero combines deep technical expertise with world-class service to deliver high-quality, high-accuracy solutions for customers across the globe.

We are looking for a Bid & Tendering Specialist to strengthen our commercial function and elevate the customer experience during the critical quoting phase. This is your chance to be at the heart of the action – influencing everything from the look and feel of quotes to the rigour of our internal processes and the accuracy of our costings. With tools like Salesforce and Dynamics 365, and a clear focus on profitable growth, your insights will shape how we price work, win projects, and improve performance.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead the generation and submission of customer proposals, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders during the quoting process, managing both technical and commercial risks
• Support sales teams globally in commercial discussions and proposal clarifications
• Ensure internal processes and approvals are followed, including review of Terms & Conditions and financial estimates
• Conduct clear order handovers to project teams, supporting timely delivery, invoicing, and payment
• Maintain high-quality data in Salesforce and Dynamics 365 and contribute to system-driven insights
• Drive improvements in proposal quality, structure, and margin estimation
• Translate data into reports and dashboards to support commercial KPIs and decision-making
  
  

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need

• Proven experience in a Commercial, Inside Sales, or Application Engineering role
• Experience in rotating equipment or gas turbine services is desirable, but not essential
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to work across multiple teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms – Dynamics 365 experience is a plus
• A detail-oriented, analytical mindset with a proactive, flexible approach
• Ability to influence others and support strong internal process compliance
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive base salary
• A personal bonus, paid annually
• 33 days of annual leave
• An attractive pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to various discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support services, including counselling and resources to help manage personal and work-related issues, enhancing overall well-being and productivity
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through on-the-job training and Sulzer Learning Pathways, our dedicated online platform for professional growth
  
  

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at [e-mail] . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

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