Bid Cost Manager
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID:494348
At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
MISSION OBJECTIVE:
As a Bid Cost Manager you will join the Railway Signaling Bid Team for Domestic and international Tenders.
In this role BCM will be responsible for: Preparing and managing all aspects of costing and pricing within the Bid team with the support and expertise of central teams (finance taxes legal etc.) adnd supporting the Bid Manager in developing cost targets financial consolidation and managing optimization actions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare quick costing during pre-tendering phase based on product cost database and return of experience from project execution
- Support the Bid manager in the preparation of the IFQ (Instruction For Quotation) in accordance with pricing strategy
- Define the cost structure for the bid according to RFP (terms and conditions etc) sales requirements etc
- Define target cost per activities and/or sub system in coordination with Bid sub-system managers matching with winning price and identified gaps versus Reference Solution
- Lead cost estimation activities based on target cost approach with all participating units and métiers
- Lead cost improvement actions to reach tender cost /target price using all competitiveness levers and challenge the contributors
- Lead a collaborative work with Finance Tender Manager to optimize Financial costs (bonds financing hedging insurance taxes etc) and to improve overall competitiveness of the bid
- Consolidate tender costs commitment and selling price as per financial rules and in the consolidation tool (Mercury/2.1/ or Ody.C)
- Control the level of robustness of the costing (consistency between scope of work costing received and planning) and use the Costing robustness assessment grid
- Support proactively the Bid manager and the Finance Tender Manager during the tender validation process
- Prepare the Costing package for TRM (Tender Review Meeting) (cost analysis/bridges standard report cash curve etc) and support the tender leader on the preparation of the pricing sheet for the customer
- Lead cost estimation activities in coordination with Bid sub-system manager for changes discussed with the customer during negotiation phase and update the cost commitment
- Transfer tender costing data (with related assumptions) to Project (TTM / Tender Transfer Meeting) variance analysis (from TRM/ Tender Review Meeting -->TTM/ Tender Transfer Meeting)
- Support on demand the Project team on costing for variation orders
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Necessary
- Good practices ofcosting and financial risks
- High communications networkreportingcapabilities
- High capability to stimulateefficient team workingto produce the tender documents within a limited time period
- Be able to challenge proposals to obtain optimal solutions backed with commitments
- Demonstrateintegrityand be fully involved in in Alstom Ethics&Compliance Values
- Demonstrate excellentcommunication skillsand able to guide influence and convince others in a matrix organization
- Anticipation andproblem solving
- Sense of urgencyand managing priorities to be compliant with tender execution
- Fluent inItalian and English
Desirable
- Good knowledge ofrailway signallingproducts and systems
- Knowledge ofadditional languageslike French Russian German Spanish is a plus
- Finance and Legalsensitivity
You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.
