Senior Tendering Specialist, Distribution Solutions

BlackBerry Inc.; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, is seeking a senior tendering professional to lead bids and cost estimates for Electrification Distribution Solutions. You will coordinate with engineering, commercial, and project teams to craft competitive proposals and ensure alignment with customer requirements.

Responsibilities include driving high-quality tender submissions, risk assessment, and the management of commercial terms. A hybrid work model and a focus on energy efficiency underpin this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of tendering, bid management, or cost estimation experience.
• Experience with MV Switchgear, Compact Substations, E-Houses, and related distribution products.
• Strong knowledge of SLDs, specifications, customer requirements, and clarifications.
• Knowledge of risk management, financial analysis, and contract terms in tendering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of competitive bids, estimates, and quotations that deliver value-driven solutions aligned with customer specifications and business objectives.
• Produce high-quality tender submissions with accurate costing, risk evaluation, and complete supporting documentation within required timelines.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to develop technical, financial, commercial, and project management components of proposals, including pricing and terms.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards by ensuring timely, accurate bid preparation and risk reviews.

Skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Project Operations Manager__Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to create and complete bids, estimations, and quotations based on customer specifications, requirements, or budget to achieve market competitiveness and high margins for the company. Each day, you will maintain and improve the balance between all ABB units and customers in your area of responsibility. You will also showcase your expertise by collecting and collating the information required to prepare proposals, including both technical and cost elements.The work model for the role is: #LI-hybridThis role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solution Business (Medium Voltage) based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.You will be mainly accountable for:Leading the development of competitive bids, estimates, and quotations that deliver value-driven solutions aligned with customer specifications and business objectives.Produced high-quality tender submissions with accurate costing, risk evaluation, and complete supporting documentation within required timelines.Driving cross-functional collaboration to develop technical, financial, commercial, and project management components of proposals, including pricing and commercial terms.Maintaining compliance with organizational quality standards by ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented bid preparation and risk review processes.Qualifications for the roleBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.At least 8 years of experience in tendering, bid management, or cost estimation within the electrical solutions business.Proven experience in MV Switchgear, Compact Substations, E-Houses, and related electrical distribution products and systems.Solid understanding of electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), technical specifications, customer requirements, and technical clarifications.Comprehensive knowledge of risk management principles, financial analysis, commercial & contract terms, and legal considerations in tendering activities.Proven ability to perform under pressure, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality submissions within strict deadlines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.What's in it for you?Be part of a purpose-driven organization making a real impact on global energy efficiency and sustainability through innovative electrification solutions.Grow your career in a high-performing, collaborative team with access to world-class learning, development, and leadership programs.Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that values work-life balance, inclusion, and a safety-driven culture.BenefitsWe also offer our employees the following benefits:Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performanceComprehensive medical and insurance coverageLearning, development programshybrid/flexible work practicesInclusive and safety-driven work cultureMore about usABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.#ABBCareers#RunwithABB#RunwhatrunstheworldBuilding a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.