At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Bid Manager (f/m/d) in Mannheim we’re looking for?

In Mannheim, over 1000 colleagues from 36 different countries work together to develop locomotives, as well as signal and propulsion technology for vehicles that are deployed both regionally and worldwide. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Anna Szpak and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

We’ll look for you to :

• Work in close relationship with Tender Leader and the full tender team including Sub-System bid manager

• Manage the budget according to Tender Costs Authorization Process

• Manage the tender team

• Define the bid operational strategy

• Propose the offered solution

• Manage QCD optimization (in liaise with Bid Costing Manager if any) and obtain clear commitments from different actors

• Prepare risks & opportunities reviews

• Prepare the documentation necessary to submit to Customer

• Keep records of all documentation produced for tender preparation (RFP, Q&A, Presentations, letters, contract …) and traceability until contract signature (Tender Logbook)

• Participate to the contract negotiations

• Attend Customer negotiation meetings

• Verify feasibility of evolutions requested versus the offered and approved reference

• Update QCD data and obtain revised QCD commitments from different units, validate QCD commitment for each release of the tender

• Ensure that all Customer questions have been answered, in line with commercial strategy

• Review of the final contract documents before contract signature

• Contribute to Return of Experience (REX) through the Win-Loss Analysis in liaison with Tender Leader and Market Pricing & Strategy

• Support Project Manager in the first project review (CPR0) preparation

All About You:

• We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
  Masters Degree or Bachelor Degree
• 7/10 years of experiences on Project/Bid Management background (costing, planning & risk management
• Knowledge of offered products and systems
• Sufficient knowledge of financial (rules to build consolidated costs, cash curve, hedging, contractual and legal aspects to be able to interface with internal relevant parties, and assess impacts on costing
• High capability to manage efficient team working to produce the tender deliverables within a limited time, period and under stressful conditions
• High and transparent Communications skills, reporting capabilities
• Good Sense of anticipation
• Fluent English is mandatory for this role

Things You’ll Enjoy:

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized "Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events
• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives
• Access to corporate benefits

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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