[Hiring] Tender Manager @Schneider Electric

Role Description

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is seeking a talented and driven Tender Manager to join our dedicated team for Digital Grid tendering. You will play a crucial role in preparing and submitting competitive tenders for delivery of our Digital Grid portfolio of software and partner products.

• Analyzes reasonably complex customer RFPs (Request for Proposals) within the business and prepares complete tender responses.
• Prepares offer documentation consistent with SE standards for technical compliance, pricing, risk assessment, customer projects processes, and approval procedures.
• Drafts moderate size/complexity tenders (SW delivery projects ranging from $1M-$10M).
• Supports the Opportunity Leader during customer negotiations and closing of the deal.
• Analyzes project requirements and technical specifications to develop comprehensive tender proposals that align with customer needs and project objectives.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and project management to ensure accurate and competitive tender submissions that showcase Schneider Electric's capabilities and value proposition.
• Provides technical support and expertise during the tendering process, including addressing technical queries and participating in customer meetings as needed.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives for tendering processes and tools, leveraging your insights and expertise to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develops presales contract strategies and works closely with marketing, sales, business management, and technical/engineering teams to structure proposals/contracts/bid documents.
• Ensures mastering all aspects of the offer: technical proposal, purchasing, cash flow etc.
• Applies advanced Microsoft Office skills including Microsoft Excel, Project, and Word to prepare offer pricing and other proposal documents.

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant experience - responsible for administrating, consulting and/or negotiating product/service contracts with external customers.
• Good planning, organizational, inter-personal, and communication skills.
• Previous experience in sales, tendering, and/or delivery of electrical distribution and geographic information systems turnkey software projects.

Benefits

• High-impact role where your work directly influences business growth and profitability.
• Opportunity to lead strategic tenders and shape commercial outcomes.
• Collaborative culture that values expertise, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• Professional growth through coaching opportunities and exposure to complex projects.
• Care for Yourself and Your Family: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future: competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career: support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace: encourages collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community: volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.