Proposal Specialist - Portuguese

FLSmidth; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 1.521.000 - 2.027.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

FLSmidth is seeking an experienced Proposal Specialist for Separation equipment to join our team serving South America (Chile, Peru & Brazil). You will lead end‑to‑end proposals for capital projects in mining and cement, ensuring technical accuracy, commercial viability and on‑time delivery.

The ideal candidate has an engineering degree, 8+ years in proposals or sales engineering, fluency in Portuguese and English, and the ability to coordinate with global teams; international travel is expected.

Formación

• Engineering degree required.
• 8+ years in proposals or sales engineering.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Ability to coordinate with global teams and travel internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end proposal development for Separation equipment projects in South America.
• Ensure proposals are technically accurate, commercially sound and on time.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Sourcing, and Execution teams; maintain documentation and KPI tracking.

Conocimientos

Portuguese

English

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office

Travel internationally

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

ERP systems (Dynamics/Epicor)

Project planning tools

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Create a better future! We are seeking an experienced Proposal Specialist for Separation equipment in South America region (Chile, Peru & Brazil) to join our team at FLSmidth S.A. de CV You will be responsible for preparing and presenting accurate and competitive technical and commercial proposals for capital projects in the mining and cement industries globally.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the end-to-end proposal development process for complex spare parts and modernization (Upgrades & Retrofits) projects for Separation Equipment (Thickening, Flotation and Precious Metals Recovery) for South American Customers. This role ensures that proposals are technically accurate, commercially sound, and submitted on time. The Proposal Specialist acts as a key interface between sales, engineering, sourcing, and execution teams, supporting global and regional needs with a focus on standardization, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Lead the preparation of technical-commercial proposals for complex spare parts and modernization projects (U&R), based on customer RFQs, specifications, and site conditions, with input from site account managers and product specialists. Review customer requirements and understand scope elements. Coordinate with Engineering, Sourcing, Planning, and Sales to collect inputs for scope, cost, and lead times. Interpret engineering drawings, GA layouts and technical documents. Ensure proposals are submitted on time, aligned with internal approval processes and margin targets. Use standardized proposal templates, pricing formats, local costing policies and scope documentation for consistency across regions. Support Sales and Regional teams during customer interactions, including technical clarifications and deviation handling. Ensure all proposal documents are properly stored, version-controlled, and handed over to execution teams post-award. Track and report proposal KPIs including turnaround time, success rate, and accuracy, as sold vs delivered. Participate in improvement initiatives to streamline the proposal process, reduce cycle time, and increase hit rate, including maintaining product specific database for quick budget price development. Ensure compliance with company guidelines, legal standards, and approval protocols in all proposal activities.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Mining, or similar).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in proposal preparation or sales engineering roles, preferably within the mining and/or heavy industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese and English.
• Solid understanding of engineering processes, equipment, and solutions used in heavy industry.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and develop clear and concise technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a global environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project planning tools.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• ERP System Proficiency (Dynamics, Epicor, or similar)

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