Senior Tendering Engineer

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About The Role

Job Summary

Work with the Sales Team, as instructed by the Head of Tendering, in the preparation of tenders and ensure adequate support to meet the company’s overall business plans and strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility to ensure that initiated projects meet company requirements in terms of selection, pricing, terms & conditions, and lead time.
• Ensure application of Sulzer tools, policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and best practice guidelines.
• Review inquiry documents and specifications, and prepare quality quotations on time using current tendering tools and procedures, independently or with guidance.
• Analyze customer requirements, particularly for complex applications and products within the relevant market.
• Develop suitable technical solutions in collaboration with specialist departments.
• Consult customers and the sales team on pump applications, including preparation of specifications and configuration of pumps and accessories.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor offers and ensure proper expediting.
• Cooperate with plants within the Energy & Infrastructure Business Unit factory network.
• Analyze and evaluate commercial and technical risks at the bidding stage, support negotiations with specialist departments, and develop approaches to minimize risks.
• Prepare and present technical/commercial offers, support clarification meetings with clients, ensure successful handover to project teams, and maintain sales systems and data.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in a similar or related role
• Structured approach to work, with the ability to break down complex issues in collaboration with the bid team
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: pump design, international tendering/sales, project management, or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of pumps or rotating equipment and related accessories
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills are preferred
  
  

What we offer you

• A great working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for development, along with a competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
  
  

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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