Bid Costing Manager

Req ID:516350

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 74000 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 Bid Costing Managerin Katowice were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to Małgorzata and work alongside passionate motivated and dedicated teammates.

Youll play a pivotal role in shaping competitive and financially sound proposals ensuring the success of our bids and projects. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (engineering procurement industrial and finance) lead cost estimation activities and much more. Youll specifically take care of defining cost structures and consolidating cost inputs but also lead cost improvement initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of our offers.

Well look to you for:

• Preparing preliminary cost estimations during the pre-tender phase leveraging product cost databases and lessons learned.
• Supporting the Bid Manager in developing the Instruction for Quotation (IFQ) aligned with the pricing strategy.
• Defining the cost structure of bids in line with RFP requirements and internal sales strategies.
• Leading cost estimation activities across various contributing teams such as engineering industrial and procurement.
• Collaborating with the Finance Tender Manager to optimize financial costs including financing insurance taxes and hedging.
• Ensuring robustness and consistency of cost estimations and preparing costing packages for Tender Review Meetings (TRM).

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 Economics Business Administration Mathematics Engineering Sciences or related field.
• Experience or understanding of cost estimation product costing or tender preparation in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with cost models value analysis and product cost structures.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Proactive solution-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills

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 boring daily routines
• Work with Business Development & Tendering Department
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our multicultural environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
• Progress towards Senior Bid Manager
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical sport card).

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 70 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.