Bid and Proposal Specialist
Join our dynamic team as a Contract, Bid, and Proposal Management Professional and drive excellence in our tendering processes.
Be part of an exciting environment where your expertise in analyzing RFQs and preparing winning proposals will make a significant impact on our business success.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis.
The company does not provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
What will you do:
* Participates in the scoping of the project with Sales (and/or the Customer) to understand the project requirements and required deliverables.
* Responsible for the accurate development of solutions and effective presentation materials in the form of proposals and RFP responses.
* Coordinates and oversees pricing and technical document production.
* Writes, edits, formats and reviews proposals.
Customizes proposal to accurately reflect proposed solutions.
Ensures compliance with Customer requests and/or requirements.
Ensures that all proposals and accompanying materials are accurate and error-free.
* Works with assigned technical resources to obtain Schneider equipment pricing and margin analyses.
* Support escalation activities to obtain approvals from Executive Leadership.
* Prepares the final version of pricing documents and leads price/scope review meetings with representatives from Sales, Engineering, Pre-construction, Execution and Finance before proposal delivery.
* Works within strict deadlines for submission, and drives company resources to meet deadlines.
* Ensures accurate information is included in forecasting reports.
* Organizes and facilitates Proposal/Contract Transition meetings.
* Supports the construction team as necessary to order and deliver equipment.
* Performs quality control edits on all documents.
What will make you successful:
* BE degree in business or related field
* Strong communication and ability to lead conversations with leadership
* Comfortable with ambiguity and take initative
* Demonstrated track record in contract administration and proposal management
* Strong analytical skills with ability to optimize project setups and lead tender teams
* Expertise in presales contract strategies and bid document preparation
* Excellent negotiation skills and ability to manage contract amendments
* Professional understanding of commercial and technical aspects of proposal development
What's in it for you:
* Opportunity to work on diverse projects ranging from local tenders to complex solution proposals
* Development of expertise across multiple business areas and technologies
* Career growth through exposure to various aspects of contract and proposal management
* Collaborative environment working with cross-functional teams
* Platform to enhance your commercial and technical knowledge
For this U.S.
based position, the expected...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Chicago, US-IL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Schneider Electric
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 111806-en-us-5
- Posted: 2026-05-09 07:50:08 -
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