Tender Manager

Industrial Services & Cybersecurity

At TÜV Rheinland, in the Industry Service & Cybersecurity business unit, we are looking for talents who are ready to help shape the future of the industry and accompany technological progress. Our focus is on digitalization and networking in the industry, as well as the further international expansion of our services in the field of renewable energy and support for major infrastructure projects.

This applies to the functional safety of industrial plants in an era of rapidly increasing interconnectivity of components and machines – the keyword being Operational Technology Security – as well as to energy generation, utilization, and distribution, infrastructure, and network expansion.

Our Core Areas

• Pressure Equipment & Plant Engineering: Inspection, testing, and certification services focusing on pressure equipment such as pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, and piping systems.
• Elevators & Conveyor Technology: Inspection, testing, and certification services for elevators, conveyor belts, escalators, cranes, and machinery.
• Electrical & Building Technology: Evaluation, inspection, testing, and certification services for electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Industrial Inspection & Material Testing: Comprehensive inspection and testing services for industrial facilities and their materials.
• Infrastructure & Project Management: Project and construction supervision as well as integrated services for infrastructure projects.
• Energy & Environment: Technical support, certification, and testing for renewable energy and sustainable solutions.
• Cybersecurity & Functional Safety: Testing and certification services for industrial automation, IT, and OT security solutions.
  
  

Become part of a team that drives innovation and makes the world safer and more connected. With us, you can apply and expand your knowledge and actively shape the industry of the future – in an environment that fosters learning and diversity.

Job Description

• Identifies public and commercial tender opportunities
• Evaluates tenders regarding feasibility, profitability, legal risks, risk analysis
• Prepares tenders in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
• Is primary contact for the client, internal stakeholders (business fields, finance / controlling / legal departments, decision-making management, etc.) and external partners
• Responsible for bid-writing or for joining a tender team in bid-writing.
• Responsible for the overall bid strategy when appointed as opportunity owner.
• Responsible for meeting all formal requirements and for a timely submission of the offer
• Negotiates or participates in negotiations with clients
• Track and documents tender results
• Responsible for compliance with overarching internal and external processes (e.g. global tender management processes).
• Supports the systematic and continuous improvement of tender management in the related area of responsibility.
• Supports Business Fields and KAMs (Key Account Management) in preparing and concluding framework agreements with clients.
• Keeps customer data up to date in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, applies CRM tools for pipeline management and further sales analytics, creates reports in area of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to the HSE roles, responsibilities & accountabilities as defined in MS-0047700-HSE Roles Responsibilities & Authorities.
• Comply and ensure implementation of the company’s and the customer’s Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
  
  

Experience & Further Qualifications

• Fluent in English (B2 Upper Immediate), further language welcome but not required.
• Prefer candidates from the Testing, Inspection & Certification Industry
• Mechanical Engineering Educational Backaground
• User knowledge in MS Office, experience in Salesforce welcome but not required.
• Hands on mentality.
• Strong sales, negotiation and coordination skills
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize
• At least 3 5 years of professional experience in Tender Management or related area
  
  

Benefits

• Positive working atmosphere: Isnt it tempting to work for an established, significant company with a rich heritage? Heres the even better news: we also want the work to be fun!
• Bonus programmes: We believe in rewarding performance by recognising success. Lets talk about the details of our bonus programmes in a personal meeting.
• Experienced and international teams: We welcome new talent, but are also proud of our many long-standing colleagues. Let your personal experience come together with our multicultural TÜV Rheinland experience to achieve something together!
• Employee training and development: We live ‘Just right’ as the core of our corporate DNA. Constantly growing together and learning from each other is therefore a matter of course for us!

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