About this role
The opportunity
The Tender SCM professional is responsible for leading and executing supply chain activities during the tender and bid phase. The role supports Sales and Bid Management by developing sourcing strategies, preparing cost estimates, managing RFQs, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring competitive, accurate, and compliant commercial inputs to enable successful project wins.
How you'll make an impact
Prepare and maintain cost databases for repetitive spend, standard products, and servicesConduct monthly tender list reviews with Sales and SCM to determine tender support requirementsParticipate in tender kick-off meetings and review SCM-related critical inputs such as scope of work, competition overview, contractual conditions, and work package structuresDevelop tender budgets, target prices, and timelinesAlign tender sourcing strategy with Category ManagementPrepare preliminary tender sourcing plans and review with the Bid ManagerCoordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Category Management to ensure complete scope coverageIssue RFQs, evaluate supplier offers, and conduct commercial and lead-time analysisNegotiate pricing and terms based on tender budgets, procurement data, and cost analysisFinalize supplier selection and pricing for tender submissionReview Final Cost Models (FCM) for completeness and accuracyProvide SCM inputs to tender risk reviews and management presentationsMaintain MIS reports and track tender-related KPIs including TCIResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your background
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred)Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Tender SCM, Strategic Sourcing, or Bid ManagementExperience in project-based businesses with complex productsProficiency in Microsoft Office 365Tender and bid SCM knowledgeStrategic sourcing and supplier negotiationCost analysis and commercial evaluationStrong cross-functional communicationAbility to manage multiple priorities with attention to detailAdditional languages are an advantageProficiency in both spoken & written English language is required Apply now Current employees apply here