Senior Bid Manager

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Bid Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure the preparation of strategic bids that comply established bidding processes

• Ensure the alignment with sales targets and the implementation of company policies/guidelines for the definition and preparation of all financial/commercial aspects of the assigned bids

• Ensure the implementation of the assigned bid strategy

• Ensure all bidding risks are identified and consolidated according to the risk management procedure

• Ensure the continuous update of associated systems and databases for the assigned bids

• Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to bidding tools and processes

• Support the Sales Manager in the definition of the bid preparation strategy

• Provide the Project Manager with comprehensive winning bid information/collateral to support project delivery

Skills & Experience:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent technical/project management experience

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar role; complex/high value bids

• Relevant market and technical knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and experience of pricing, costing, and commercial contracts

• Financially literate

• Well-honed negotiation skills

• Highly developed stakeholder management skills

• Excellent communicator with an ability to positively influence outcomes

• Knowledge of software tools and technical systems

• Outstanding planning and organisational skills

• Ability to succeed in a fast paced, complex, culturally diverse environment

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

• Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.

• Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.

• Salary Continuance Insurance

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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