Tender Manager

What will you do?

As the Tender Manager you will be supporting all activities around the tender management process and putting together bid packages in a timely and professional manner in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (i.e.

participating business units of the company, vendors, integrators, etc.).

You will be driving the internal risk assessment and bid approval processes in compliance with the company's policies and procedures.



* Take ownership of the Request for Proposal process and all related documents.


* Structure and assemble the proposal/bid documents in collaboration with the subject matter experts.


* Plan tender milestones and monitor deadlines to ensure timely approvals, proposal development and submission.


* Perform risk analyses and drive the internal approval process prior to bid submission.


* Review tender Terms and Conditions and arrive at appropriate clarifications and exceptions as necessary, in consultation with legal/risk management.


* Partner closely with sales teams to develop winning strategies and positioning for key opportunities.


* Provide oversight in the preparation and compilation of all documents required to complete the bid package.


* Control quality and accuracy of the bid and ensure that the optimal solution is submitted to the customer.


* Develop an effective network across all business units and functions of the company.


* Actively participate in Quality Management System (QMS) and Health, Security, and Environment (HSE) programs.


* Use the required processes and procedures to execute work.


* Report any existing or potential safety and QMS nonconformities to a supervisor, Quality Manager or HSE Coordinator.

What qualifications will make you successful?



* University degree in engineering or equivalent


* 5+ years of proven tender management experience in the electrical industry.


* Specific experience in planning and delivering large, integrated project bids involving electrical distribution equipment and/or industrial automation systems (preferred)


* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)


* Strong organizational and project management skills, an eye for detail and meticulous proof reading and communication skills, both written and verbal, together with the ability to meet tight deadlines.


* Ability to lead and effectively direct tender teams.


* Action-oriented, proactive in prioritizing own workload and able to work effectively with minimal direction.


* For Quebec-based candidates, French is required.

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