Traction Bid Cost Manager
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Traction Bid Cost Manager in Bangalore were looking for
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your costing and technical expertise in a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.
Youll play a pivotal role in managing the cost base of traction products and ensuring the technical cost of parts and assemblies aligns with project and tender requirements. Day-to-day youll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (such as Engineering Sourcing and Finance) support negotiations with suppliers and contribute to the definition of target costs and much more.
Youll specifically take care of cost estimation activities and cost breakdown analyses but also promote a cost-conscious culture within the Engineering team.
Well look to you for:
- Preparing quick costing during pre-tendering phases based on product cost databases and project execution feedback
- Supporting bid managers in preparing Instructions for Quotation (IFQ) and defining cost structures
- Leading cost estimation activities to align with target costs and improving competitiveness
- Collaborating with Finance teams to optimize financial costs and overall bid competitiveness
- Consolidating tender costs and ensuring consistency between scope costing and planning
- Transferring tender costing data to project teams and supporting variation order costing
- Contributing to cost database improvements and generating design-to-cost ideas
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in product costing or tender costing with at least 12 years of industry experience (including 34 years in a costing role)
- Experience in the electrical industry particularly HV/LV cubicle costing
- Knowledge of value analysis product cost and cost models
- Familiarity with financial rules operational flows and contractual aspects
- A costing certification (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools especially MS Excel
- Strong analytical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Fluency in English
Things youll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:
- Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from monotonous daily routines
- Collaborate with diverse teams and supportive colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
- Utilize our flexible and inclusive working environment
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
- Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs
- Progress towards leadership or expert roles in costing or other fields
- Receive a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Risk Management
- Adobe Acrobat
- Construction Estimating
- Microsoft Outlook
- Account Management
- Content Development
- Project Management
- Auto Estimating
- Proposal Writing
- Unity
- Contracts
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.
