Commercial Bid Manager

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Family-building benefits

Parental leave

Career growth

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a seasoned finance professional to own all commercial and financial aspects across the sales/bid cycle.

You will prepare and negotiate terms, lead commercial negotiations with cross-functional teams, and interact with diverse regional and HQ stakeholders to optimize bids. The role requires 8+ years in finance functions, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration/Management, Finance, Accounting or equivalent.
• 8+ years in finance functions including commercial project management and commercial bid or sales management with external customers.
• Analytical, results- and quality-oriented with strong judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent English communication; written, spoken, and presentations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and priorities for multiple projects.
• Ability to work under time pressure and travel.

Responsibilities

• Handle all commercial and financial topics throughout the sales/bid process.
• Prepare and negotiate commercial and financial terms and conditions.
• Lead negotiations with support from the legal team.
• Interact with diverse and international regional and HQ teams.
• Define business models based on business, customer and tax regulations.
• Assist in presenting Limits of Authority (LoA) per protocol and respond as sparring partner.

Skills

Finance leadership

Commercial bidding

Contract negotiations

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day (positionoverview)

You will beresponsible for handling all commercial and financial topics throughout thewhole sales/ bid process and be responsible for the preparation and negotiationof the commercial and financial terms and conditions. You will also leadnegotiations with the support of the legal team. Further you will interact witha very diverse and international team within the region and the Headquarter.

How You’ll Make an Impact (responsibilities)

• Understandingbusiness conditions as well as competition pricing
• Definebusiness models based on business, customer and tax regulations
• Handleall commercial aspects of the bid such as contract analysis, cost calculation,financing concepts, currency, hedging, risks and opportunities, bonds, terms ofpayment, credit rating, insurance, export control, compliance etc.
• Relationshipmanagement with external project collaborators such as customers or consortiumpartners.
• Prepareand present the Limits of Authority (LoA) according to the protocol requiredand acting as sparring partner for regions and bid team members
• Participatein negotiation of T&Cs with the applicable guidelines, lead commercialnegotiations in coordination with the relevant departments (e.g. Legal, SFS,insurance, Taxes, etc.)

What You Bring (requirements)

• Adegree in Business Administration/ Management, Finance, Accounting orequivalent professional experience
• 8+years of experience in various finance functions such as commercial projectmanagement and commercial bid or sales Management solution business withexternal customers which includes offer preparation and contractionnegotiations
• Analytical thinking, result andquality-oriented approach, solid professional judgment and problem-solvingability are required competencies
• Excellent communications skills English; ableto clearly and concisely express information to associates, peers and seniormanagement through writing, speaking and presentations
• Flexibilityto adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedulesand priorities for multiple projects or assignments
• Working under time pressure and heavy workloadand easy on travels

About theTeam

GridTechnologies

Our GridTechnology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. Thepower grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers aleading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization andstorage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital gridtechnology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energytechnology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that thegrowing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably.The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive theenergy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricitygeneration.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable,reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what ispossible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our searchfor people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, andenergy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Careergrowth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Companypaid Health and wellness benefits
• PaidTime Off and paid holidays
• 401Ksavings plan with company match
• Familybuilding benefits
• Parentalleave

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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