Job Description
Who will you be working with?
We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our team at Wabtec UK based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.
Role: Bid Manager
Salary: £Competitive
Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN) – (Onsite)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, position yourself as the leading supplier for rail system component overhaul in the UK and Ireland. The company responds to tender request queries for specific products and customers while collaborating with Business Development Managers, Product Sales Managers, Account Managers, and the Group Tender Manager to identify opportunities, build a pipeline, and secure orders that ensure profitable future revenue.
What will your typical day look like?
* Build and maintain customer relationships to promote Wabtec as the preferred supplier for rail system component overhaul in the UK and Ireland.
* Respond to tender queries and manage CRM data for key accounts.
* Collaborate with various managers to develop opportunities, build a pipeline, and secure profitable orders.
* Serve as the key contact for customers and provide accurate reports.
* Lead and support tenders, ensuring competitive and compliant bids.
* Develop commercial and technical proposals and manage the tender approval process.
* Contribute to the SIOP process and provide Variation Order support.
* Maintain Capture Plans and ensure contract compliance with company mandates.
What do we want to know about you?
* Proven experience in customer relationship management and business development
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Excellent project management and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.
Apply today!
Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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