Contract, Bid, and Proposal Management Specialist Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED in Bengaluru seeks a Contract, Bid and Proposal Management Specialist to lead proposal preparation, tendering, and contract drafting for substation, Ebos, BESS and power quality solutions. You will coordinate sales, engineering, finance and legal teams to craft winning bids and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, client-focused value creation, and strategic bid execution from inception to contract signing in a dynamic, on-site

Qualifications

• Minimum B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 15 years of experience in Substation, EBOS and BESS tendering.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Proposal Creation: Develop customer-specific proposals that include both technical and commercial elements, and draft contracts.
• Tender Processes: Learn and utilize tools and processes for managing proposals, such as the Go-No Go process and Risk Review guidelines.
• Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, project management, finance, and legal, to gather necessary information for bids.
• Customer Value Creation: Offer customer-specific service solutions to create value, and drive negotiations until contract signing.
• Risk Management: Perform risk assessments and address any concerns from clients or internal teams.
• Compliance: Ensure all bids comply with client requirements and company policies.
• Bid Strategy: Develop and implement effective bid strategies to increase the chances of winning.
• Document Review: Review all bid documents for accuracy and completeness before submission.

Skills

Results orientation

Strategic orientation

Teamwork & collaboration

Innovation

Intercultural sensitivity

External focus

Communication skills

Personal attributes

Education

BE / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID: R0136430 Date Posted: 2026-07-14 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contract, Bid, and Proposal Management Specialist Professional to join Hitachi, Ltd. This role is crucial for ensuring the successful acquisition of new business and the effective management of our contractual agreements, focusing on compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic advantage.

Job Responsibilities**

• Proposal Creation: Develop customer-specific proposals that include both technical and commercial elements, and draft contracts. This involves adhering to the company’s tendering policies and applying technical expertise in substation, Ebos, BESS and Power quality solutions. Tasks include analyzing customer requirements, designing tailored solutions, preparing detailed cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Tender Processes: Learn and utilize tools and processes for managing proposals, such as the Go-No Go process and Risk Review guidelines.
• Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, project management, finance, and legal, to gather necessary information for bids. Work effectively with Front End Sales and other Sales/Business Units to create value for customer and drive negotiations until Contract signing.
• Customer Value Creation: Offer customer-specific service solutions to create value, and drive negotiations until contract signing.
• Risk Management: Perform risk assessments and address any concerns from clients or internal teams.
• Compliance: Ensure all bids comply with client requirements and company policies.
• Bid Strategy: Develop and implement effective bid strategies to increase the chances of winning.
• Document Review: Review all bid documents for accuracy and completeness before submission.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Education

Minimum B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

5 to15 years in Substation, EBOS and BESS tendering.

Skills

• Results Orientation: Drive to exceed goals and improve business practices.
• Strategic Orientation: Define personal plans within the larger strategy and contribute beyond own area.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Demonstrate teamwork and facilitate collaboration.
• Innovation: Challenge, create, and drive change.
• Intercultural Sensitivity: Function well across cultures and act as a facilitator between cultures.
• External Focus: Prioritize customers, partners, and markets.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Personal Attributes: Self-reliance, reliability, creativity, problem-solving, and goal-oriented.

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