Tender Coordinator

Wabtec Corporation; Piemonte; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working: 2 days per week

Training and growth opportunities

Flexible work hours

Canteen and welfare platform

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Italy seeks a Tender Coordinator to lead the Tender Sourcing Team, coordinate cost inputs, and enable Go/No-Go decisions for tenders.

You will work with PL Managers, S&T Managers, KAM, and Commodity Managers, coordinating documentation and risk assessment while ensuring timely tender delivery and cost optimization. Travel within Italy may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in rail industry.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Professional English and Italian proficiency.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand manufacturing processes.
• Excellent negotiations skills.
• Excellent prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management.
• Experience in people management is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in Italy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Tender Sourcing Team to balance workload and meet cost targets.
• Manage tenders in time and ensure cost values and risks are communicated to decision-makers.
• Attach to Bid List/Black List from Commodity Managers where possible to streamline tender execution.
• Support Site Sourcing during tender execution and handover documentation.
• Create cost savings opportunities from the Tender phase and track risks and opportunities.

Skills

MS Office

English

Italian

Negotiation

Prioritization

Communication

Supplier relations

People management

Job description

You will be part of the Transit Services WEMEA Sourcing organization, working with PL Managers, S&T Managers, KAM, Commodity Managers, and Site Sourcing Teams. You will report to the Transit Services Sourcing Director WEMEA and coordinate a team of two people.

How will you make a difference?

As a Tender Coordinator you will be responsible for coordinating the team and managing tenders in line with the requirements of the Sales function. You will prepare and communicate cost inputs to build the Forecast completion, clearly outlining assumptions and risks to enable Go/No-Go decisions. You will use Bid List/Black List provided by Commodity Managers where possible, support Site Sourcing during execution when needed, and ensure proper documentation and handover of tender data. You will also identify risks and cost-saving opportunities during the tender phase.

What will your typical day look like?

Coordinate the Tender Sourcing Team:

• Balance workload between the Tender Sourcing Team in order to reach the targets to deliver the costs to the PL responsible. Help the Team to find alternatives or solutions to blocking problems. Act as an expert on the multiproduct approach.

Manage the tenders in due time and quality requested by the Sales function:

• Communicate Direct Cost values for External Suppliers, Direct Labor (to be provided by Methods) and Sisco cost (to be provided via SISCAT by commercial) to the PL or S&T or KAM in order to build the Forecast completion, communicating all the assumption taken and all the possible risks (obsolescence; competitors; ect..) enabling the commercial function to decide the Go/No Go of the tender.

Attach, when possible, to the Bid List/Black List from Commodity Managers:

• Use as much as possible and whenever possible the BL/BL provided by the Commodity Managers to ease the execution part and concentration of preferred supplier panel. If it is not possible, this will be informed and aligned to make everyone aware of the choice and motivation.

Support Site Sourcing on the execution of the tender if needed:

• Store in the shared folder all Tender quotes, BOM or assumptions taken to be able to handover the Tender to execution. Support with Make or Buy or cost saving actions considered in the Tender phase.

Create cost savings opportunities from Tender phase:

• Highlight and track all risks and opportunities that are found on the Tender phase to participate in the Contract Management Improvement Plan (CMIP) or Deflation/Inflation budget.

What do we want to know from you?

• +8 years experience in similar role in rail industry
• Professional knowledge of MS Office
• Professional English and Italian proficiency
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand industrial manufacturing processes
• Excellent negotiations skills
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills
• Experience in people management is considered a plus
• Ability to travel occasional in Italy

What do we offer?

• Smart working: 2 days per week
• Training and professional growth opportunities
• Benefits, including: flexible work hours, canteen, welfare platform, non-work related accident insurance, tax assistance and electric car charging station
• The current salary for this role ranges from 47,400 - 62,800€ + 15% bonus. The actual salary offered to the candidate may be influenced by various factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base salary range is subject to change and may be reviewed in the future.

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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