Tendering Engineer

E406 Sulzer India Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance for self and family

Company sponsored transportation

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Tendering Engineer in Pune to provide technical support to sales teams and analyze product configurations to determine customer-specific pricing. This early-to-mid career role involves working with a senior team to develop competitive quotations.

You will review inquiry documents, apply Sulzer tools, coordinate with pumps and sales, assess risks, and prepare technical offers. The role requires a mechanical/industrial background and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background or equivalent required.
• Experience with pump systems and rotating equipment.
• Experience with tenders or international bids preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review inquiry documents and prepare quality quotations.
• Provide technical analysis of product configurations to determine pricing.
• Collaborate with sales teams and subcontractors.
• Lead technical negotiations with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Pump design

Tendering

Sales support

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

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

Job Summary

• The Tendering Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to sales teams and conducting technical analysis of product configurations to determine customer-specific pricing.
• This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyze problems.
• Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.
• This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Overall responsibility to ensure that initiated projects meet company requirements in terms of selection, pricing, terms and conditions and lead time.
• Ensure application of Sulzer tools and policies, procedures, codes of conduct and best practice guidelines.
• Review inquiry documents/specifications and prepares quality quotations on time for Sulzer Pumps' products using current tendering tools & procedures independently or with guidance.
• Analyzing customer requirements, particularly of complex applications and products for relevant market / application.
• Independent development of suitable technical solutions with the involvement of specialist departments.
• Consulting customers and the sales team on possible pump applications and in preparation of specifications, Configuration of pumps and accessories.
• Enquiry and evaluation of subcontractor offers as well as corresponding expediting.
• Co-operation with the plants in the Energy & Infrastructure Business Unit factory network.
• Analysis and evaluation of commercial as well as technical risks of projects at the bidding stage, corresponding negotiations together with specialist departments as well as development of approaches to minimize risks in the event of an order.
• Preparation and realization of presentations of technical offers.
• Indirect management & co-ordination with multidisciplinary functions as part of the bid preparation.
• Preparation of high-quality technical/commercial offers in line with market requirements.
• Review quote received and challenge as necessary internal as well as external stakeholders to ensure a competitive proposal is submitted meeting Sales / market expectation.
• Familiar with the risks and hazards within the activities and processes of the role and procedures, practices, and measures in place to mitigate the risks.
• Participation in sales negotiations, corresponding preparation, and follow-up in co-operation with sales department.
• Attend clarification meetings with clients as required and provide all necessary support to Sales to ensure the offered solution meets specification/customer requirement while highlighting our competitive advantage.
• Leading technical negotiations with subcontractors.
• Ensuring a complete and successful order handover to project team.
• Regular maintenance of our sales systems and the data contained therein.

Work experience: >5 years

Expertise (e.g. professional, technical): Successfully completed technical studies (ideally mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or process engineering or equal) Structured way of working, ability to break down complex issues together with the bid team Experience in at least one of the following disciplines: pump design, international tender or sales, project management or equivalent Ideally intercultural competences Sound knowledge of pumps or rotating equipment and accessories

What we offer you

• Medical insurance for self and family
• Company sponsored transportation facility during week days

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.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.

Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference! Are you interested in other opportunities at Sulzer? Feel free to introduce yourself to our team