VIE - Bid Specialist

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.

Bid Specialist

Join ourBid team as a Bid Specialist, where you will have the unique opportunity for a cross-functional experience in your role in the tenders team during your assignment. You will be based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. In your role you will support the bid team from request for quote to execution handover, developing initiatives related to Key Performance Indicators (KPI) thhat will allow us to operate more efficiently to deliver winning proposals in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

* Analyze the bid KPI's and help define areas of improvement.

* Maintain a database of bid-related information for future reference and analysis.

* Alignment with the commercial team to ensure bid resource availability.

* Support bids preparation in line with Signaling and Solutions strategy with the support of the tender team.

* Collaborate with sales, finance, and engineering teams to gather necessary information for the bid.

* Identify, analyze and register the risks and saving opportunities.

* Ensure that Transport and Signaling Bid Processes are followed.

* Review and edit bid documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with client requirements.

* Evaluate and control tender budget.

* Assist in post-bid analysis to evaluate the success of bids and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Competencies

• Team work
• Autonomy
• Proactive
• Good communication skills
• Resilience
• Fluent in English

You don't 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, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.