Tendering and Proposal Specialist

Hitachi Energy; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Career growth pathways

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Tendering and Proposal Specialist to transform customer needs into competitive proposals that drive growth. You will collaborate across sales, engineering, and operations, managing tender timelines for high-quality submissions.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 3 years of experience in tendering and excellent analytical skills. Join us to make a visible impact on business outcomes in sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, bids, or quotation preparation.
• Ability to interpret technical and market data.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents to understand customer requirements and scope.
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations using cost analysis.
• Manage tender timelines to ensure high-quality submissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tendering/CRM tools

Job description

Step into a dynamic role where strategy meets collaboration and every bid shapes future success. As a Tendering and Proposal Specialist, you will play a key role in transforming customer needs into competitive, high-quality proposals that drive growth and strengthen market position. You will work at the intersection of sales, engineering, and operations—bringing together insights, data, and expertise to craft winning solutions.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Every day offers variety—from analyzing tender requirements and building pricing strategies to collaborating across teams and engaging with customers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated by delivering impactful results. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping refine processes and strengthen overall tendering excellence.

If you are looking to develop your commercial and technical expertise while making a visible impact on business outcomes, this opportunity offers the perfect platform to grow.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Review tender documents to understand customer requirements and scope
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations using cost analysis and benchmarks
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather technical and commercial inputs
• Manage tender timelines to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions
• Analyze bid opportunities and contribute to bid/no-bid decisions
• Identify and assess risks in bids, contracts, and estimates
• Maintain clear, compliant documentation and perform quality checks
• Engage with customers to clarify requirements and support a positive experience

Your background

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in tendering, bids, or quotation preparation
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret technical and market data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tendering/CRM tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities

More About Us

• Be part of a global team driving sustainable energy solutions and innovation
• Access continuous learning opportunities and career growth pathways
• Collaborate in an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and ideas