Strategic Bid & Proposal Lead

ABB Inc; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401k plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Mebane, NC is seeking a Bid & Estimation Specialist to create competitive bids, estimates, and quotations aligned with customer requirements and margins.

You will coordinate with sales, legal, and supply chain to deliver comprehensive proposals and manage bid risks. The role emphasizes cost calculation, pricing, and cash flow analysis with collaboration across functions to ensure timely, detailed proposals and strong customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of medium voltage switchgear preferred.
• Strong cost calculation and cash flow analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for proposals.
• Ability to collaborate across functions (sales, supply chain, legal, risk).
• Attention to detail and adherence to quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive bids, estimates, and quotations with accurate costs and terms.
• Develop technical, commercial, financial, and project management documentation for each proposal.
• Collaborate with sales teams and customers to understand needs and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Identify and manage risks in bids and contracts with legal, risk, and trade teams.
• Coordinate with supply chain to identify approved vendors and evaluate offers.
• Track bid status and analyze wins/losses; maintain records.

Skills

Bid preparation

Cost estimation

Pricing

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Proposal tools

Reporting systems

Job description

ABB Inc. in Mebane, NC is seeking a Bid & Estimation Specialist to create competitive bids, estimates, and quotations aligned with customer requirements and margins.

You will coordinate with sales, legal, and supply chain to deliver comprehensive proposals and manage bid risks. The role emphasizes cost calculation, pricing, and cash flow analysis with collaboration across functions to ensure timely, detailed proposals and strong customer outcomes.