Strategic Tender & Proposal Lead

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Professional development programs

Diverse career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Tendering & Proposal Specialist to turn opportunities into successful bids. You will work with sales, engineering, and operations to transform customer needs into compelling proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance across documents.

The role emphasizes collaboration, market-aware pricing, and continuous improvement of tendering processes to strengthen our market presence in the energy solutions space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, bid management, proposal development, or quotation preparation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical, commercial, and market data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and tendering or CRM platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and identify customer requirements, scope, and expectations.
• Develop accurate and competitive quotations using cost analysis and market benchmarks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical, commercial, and operational inputs.
• Manage tender schedules and coordinate activities to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Evaluate bid opportunities and support bid/no-bid decision-making processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to bids, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Maintain compliant documentation and perform quality reviews throughout the proposal process.
• Build positive customer relationships by clarifying requirements and supporting a seamless bid experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Tendering & Proposal Specialist to turn opportunities into successful bids. You will work with sales, engineering, and operations to transform customer needs into compelling proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance across documents.

The role emphasizes collaboration, market-aware pricing, and continuous improvement of tendering processes to strengthen our market presence in the energy solutions space.