ELI - Bids & Proposals Specialist

Leonardo S.p.A.; Varese; On-site; EUR 32,731 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Welfare vouchers €250/year

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Leonardo S.p.A. is seeking a Junior Bids & Proposals Specialist in Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA). You will lead the Proposal Team through tender phases, align with Sales, and gather technical, financial, and contractual documentation to craft competitive offers.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, an engineering degree, and good English. A hybrid working arrangement is offered along with a permanent contract and a structured development path.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years in similar bid/proposals roles or related field.
• Strong communication skills and commercial acumen are required.
• Good command of English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Proposal Team through end-to-end tender processes.
• Coordinate with Sales and technical/financial functions for offer feasibility.
• Prepare documentation covering project management, technical, commercial, and contractual aspects.

Skills

Commercial attitude

Good communication

English knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or related

Job description

## ELI - Bids & Proposals SpecialistApplylocations: IT - Varese - Cascina Costatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0031541**Job Description:**Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.For our Helicopters Division we are looking for a Bid Specialist in Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA).**Mission:**Ensure the award of tenders, leading the Proposal Team and managing all the activities to prepare an offer in the different offer phases, together with the approval phase.**Activities:**- Lead the Proposal Team managing end to end the proposal process with all the relevant stakeholders. - Align with Sales to verify the opportunity to issue an offer consistent with the strategic objectives - Obtain from the functions an assessment of the technical / industrial feasibility, economic-financial, legal/administrative impact of the offer- Gather and prepare the documentation related to all aspects of the offer, including project management, technical, customer support and training, finance, planning, contractual, suppliers, offset, etc.. - Ensure the offer to be approved in accordance with the internal authorizations - Deliver through Sales the commercial offer to the Customer ensuring the offer is compliant with the requirements - Support contractual negotiation**Requirements**:* Previous experience in similar roles (2-4 years)* Degree (preferably in engineering subjects)* Commercial attitude and good communication skills* Good English knowledgeWHAT WE OFFEREngagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement. Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector. • Working arrangement: Hybrid • Employment category: White-collar employee • Contract type: Permanent contract • 13th-month salary • Performance bonus linked to business results • Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills • Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs. The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation. THE SELECTION PROCESS We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date. How does the selection process work? Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted. Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function. At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.**Seniority:**Junior**Primary Location:**IT - Varese - Cascina Costa**Contract Type:**Permanent **Total Base Pay Range:**32.731,92 - 43.000**Hybrid Working:**Hybrid