Senior Tender Manager

Nexans; Hobøl; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans in Oslo, Norway, seeks a Senior Tender Manager to lead the preparation and submission of competitive bids for large EPCI projects. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and define execution plans to ensure winning, on-time tender outcomes.

The role reports to the Head of Tendering and emphasizes collaboration across Legal, Procurement, Engineering, Installation, and Finance, with opportunities for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in tendering, sales, or project management.
• Bachelor Science degree (technical background preferred).
• Strong commercial mindset and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing large, complex projects and cross‑functional teams.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, cultural awareness, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Developing tender strategies in collaboration with the Sales Manager and core team.
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams of 15–20 experts.
• Defining and implementing robust project execution plans.
• Leading internal review processes and ensuring alignment with Nexans’ standards.
• Supporting commercial and contractual negotiations with clients.
• Ensuring a smooth transition from tender to project execution.
• Promoting Quality and HSE in all tender activities.

Skills

Tendering

Sales

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

English fluency

Communication

Cultural awareness

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering the world’s longest and most complex high-voltage subsea and land cable systems to connect nations and drive the global energy transition. We deliver EPCI turnkey projects worldwide, supported by cutting‑edge tools, advanced equipment, and a team of highly skilled professionals.

CHOOSING NEXANS

At Nexans, your work powers the global shift to renewable energy. We offer meaningful careers with purpose, backed by over a century of expertise in electrification. You’ll benefit from international mobility, strong development programs, and a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and wellbeing. Join us to electrify the future.

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

You will join the PWRT Sales & Tender team based in Oslo, Norway. This dynamic and collaborative team includes experts from various disciplines who work together to deliver high-impact tender projects. As Senior Tender Manager, you will report to Head of Tendering and lead multifunctional teams across Legal, Procurement, Engineering, Installation, and Finance. The role is based in our Oslo office, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration across our global organization.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

As Senior Tender Manager, you will be responsible for leading the preparation and submission of competitive bids for large and complex EPCI projects. Your role will include:

• Developing tender strategies in collaboration with the Sales Manager and core team
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams of 15–20 experts
• Defining and implementing robust project execution plans
• Leading internal review processes and ensuring alignment with Nexans’ standards
• Supporting commercial and contractual negotiations with clients
• Ensuring a smooth transition from tender to project execution

You boost your impact by actively promoting Quality and HSE.

YOUR STARTING POINT

We know that the best candidates don’t always match every requirement, but here are some key qualifications that will help you thrive in this role:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in tendering, sales, or project management
• A Bachelor Science degree (technical background preferred)
• Strong commercial mindset and negotiation skills
• Experience managing large, complex projects and cross‑functional teams
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus
• Excellent communication skills, cultural awareness, and a collaborative mindset

Your personal values align with those of Nexans: Pioneer, Dedicated, United.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

At Nexans, we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to delivering the highest standards of performance, and united in achieving ambitious goals. Our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We empower local autonomy while encouraging global knowledge sharing and innovation.

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