Bid Manager

Role overview

In this position, you will lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for repair, overhaul, and maintenance work on turbo machinery used in the power generation sector. You will act as the main link between Sales and Operations, owning bid strategy and the full proposal workflow.

The role involves partnering with Sales on client conversations, working with Engineering to shape technical solutions, coordinating supplier bid reviews with Supply Chain, and driving actions with Operations to improve cost efficiency and shorten lead times. You will also use Siemens Energy tools and processes to build solutions that meet internal pricing rules and commercial governance standards.

This is a chance to contribute to a global team that develops persuasive proposals, strengthens customer confidence, and helps win business while building your own technical and commercial expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the proposal process from start to finish in close partnership with the Sales team.
• Support customer-facing technical and commercial negotiations and remain accountable for all cost calculations.
• Determine the scope of supply and handle technical questions, clarifications, and deviations against customer requirements.
• Work with global factories and engineering groups on configuration, development, and capacity planning for products and services.
• Evaluate technical and commercial risks during the bid stage, propose mitigations, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in steam or gas turbine engineering, project execution, bid management, or a similar technical function.
• Experience dealing directly with customers, including clarifying requirements and taking part in technical and commercial contract discussions.
• Solid engineering knowledge, including the ability to interpret drawings and understand core design concepts.
• Background in managing complex bids or proposals for capital equipment.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to weigh technical, business, and risk factors.

About the team

The Gas Services division focuses on low-emission power generation through service, modernization, decarbonization, and digitalization. Its portfolio includes gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators, supporting both zero- and low-emission power generation solutions.

About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is an energy technology company with around 100,000 employees across more than 90 countries. The company develops future-ready energy systems that help meet global demand in a reliable and sustainable way. Its research and manufacturing capabilities support the energy transition and contribute to a significant share of the world’s electricity supply.

The organization is committed to innovation, decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation, backed by a long history of more than 150 years.

Diversity and inclusion

The company emphasizes inclusion and values the strength that comes from a diverse workforce spanning more than 130 nationalities. It aims to provide an environment free from discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Benefits

• Exposure to colleagues from many different backgrounds, broadening your perspective.
• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology development.
• Access to a learning platform that supports ongoing professional growth.
• Hybrid working arrangement.