Bid & Proposal Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
You will be part of Grid Automation Products in Västerås, the global center for protection and control within the power transmission area. We have approximately 200 employees who develop, manufacture and market products as well as offer comprehensive support and services to power customers worldwide. We work in close collaboration with Hitachi ABB Power Grids units in 80 countries and 95 % of the sales are exported. Hitachi ABB Power Grids is the world leader within protection and control with several groundbreaking technological innovations, which through quick fault detection has improved the availability and efficiency of power transmission networks.
Your responsibilities
Support and coach the teams in commercial matters related to Risk Review, Full Cost Models (calculations), contract negations, discounting and being an expert on behalf of GA Products SE.
Support the Operational Sales Manager and be part of escalations from Account Managers and other stakeholders in business-related questions.
Ensure that all proposals follow relevant procedures and guidelines as well as legal requirements.
Oversee the validation of terms and conditions in contracts (commercial, technical, legal, pricing).
Ensure support to the Sales organizations in the event of negotiations with customers and provide clarification or other documentation as needed.
Follow up current contracts and reviewing and updating when required.
Drive improvement in Bid & Proposal processes.
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids Leadership Pillars as a leader which means live our vision, work together, deliver promises and develop people.

Your background
We are looking for a pro-active leader, with solution-oriented attitude and drive.
You are successful in your ways of networking and collaborating with stakeholders.
You hold a relevant education and experience within sales and sales support.
Preferably you are working within the power transmission business today.
You have relevant experience from Risk Reviews, Contract Management and advanced business-related questions.
It is important for you to have market and competitor awareness and your result focus and execution is a natural part of your personality.
Proficient in English since you will be part of an international setting where you will get to exchange knowledge with people from all over the world.

More about us
Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey!
Welcome to apply before 9th of September! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Annika Hagvåg, annika.hagvag@hitachi-powergrids.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Klas Koppari, +46 107-38 13 45; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Kennet Tedenäs, +46 107-38 16 16. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Helena Stefansdottir, helena.stefansdottir@hitachi-powergrids.com
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com