Schneider Electric

Tendering Manager

Schneider Electric$101K — $152K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience in contract administration, consulting, or negotiation with external customers.
  • Strong planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Background in sales, tendering, or delivery of electrical distribution and GIS software projects.
  • Familiarity with managing proposals and contracts for projects ranging from $1M-$10M.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Project, and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex customer RFPs and prepare comprehensive tender responses.
  • Draft offer documentation aligned with technical compliance and pricing standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tender submissions.
  • Support Opportunity Leaders during customer negotiations.
  • Provide technical expertise and support during the tendering process.
  • Contribute to improvements in tendering processes and tools.
  • Develop presales contract strategies in coordination with relevant teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and their families.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave options.
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off annually.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching and share ownership opportunities.
  • Professional development opportunities through performance discussions and learning platforms.
Full Job Description
Tendering Manager for Digital Grid
You will play a crucial role in preparing and submitting competitive tenders for delivery of our Digital Grid portfolio of software and partner products.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
  • 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.
  • Analyzing 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.

Qualifications8 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.

What's in it for me?
  • 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

Bring your tendering expertise to a team that's ready to win together - apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: 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. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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