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Tender Quotation Specialist

JR Automation

Rotterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Tender Management
Bid Management
Quotation Preparation
Cost Estimation
Financial Analysis
Pricing Strategy
Commercial Evaluation
Proposal Development
Technical Requirement Analysis
Contractual Compliance
Legal Compliance
Project Coordination
Customer Communication
Negotiation
Microsoft Office
CRM And ERP Systems

Job Description

Location: Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium Job ID R0147719 Date Posted 2026-10-22 Company Name Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V. Profession (Job Category) Engineering & Science Job Schedule Full time Remote No Job Description The opportunity At Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of our Transformers business across the Benelux region. As a Tender & Quotation Specialist, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, competitive, and compliant proposals that help our customers make informed investment decisions and support the expansion of sustainable energy infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with sales, engineering, legal, and project management teams to analyze customer requirements, develop cost estimates, and create winning tender submissions. Your work will have a direct impact on business growth, customer satisfaction, and project success. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and commercially minded professional who enjoys working with technical and financial information, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a dynamic international team. How You'll Make An Impact You analyze customer tender documents and technical requirements for transformer projects across the Benelux region. You prepare accurate and competitive quotations, including cost calculations, pricing strategies, and commercial evaluations. You collaborate with sales, engineering, legal, and project teams to develop customer-focused proposals. You ensure all tender submissions comply with technical, contractual, commercial, and legal requirements. You manage tender schedules and coordinate activities to meet submission deadlines. You communicate with customers during clarification and negotiation phases to support successful bid outcomes. You maintain accurate records of bids, quotations, results, and lessons learned. You identify opportunities to improve tender processes, pricing strategies, and overall proposal quality. Your background You hold a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. You have 3 to 5 years of experience in tender management, bid management, quotations, or a similar commercial role. You possess strong analytical skills and experience with cost estimation and financial analysis. You communicate effectively and can translate complex technical and commercial information into clear proposals. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ideally have experience with CRM, ERP, or tender management systems. More About Us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer employee benefits subject to the respective plan rules. These May Include Pension and insurance programs Performance-based bonus Company car, hybrid/remote, meal voucher, representation allowance. Learning and development opportunities Professional training and certifications Flexible working arrangements where applicable Career growth opportunities within a global organization More information about our benefit programs will be available during the recruitment process. If you have questions about this role, please contact your Talent Partner. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Core Responsibilities

Analyze customer tender documents and transformer project requirements, then prepare competitive quotations and compliant proposals with cost estimates, pricing, and commercial evaluations. Coordinate with sales, engineering, legal, and project teams, manage submission deadlines, support customer clarifications and negotiations, and maintain bid records while improving tender processes.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field and 3–5 years of experience in tender management, bid management, quotations, or a similar commercial role are requested. Candidates should have strong analytical, cost-estimation, financial-analysis, communication, and organizational skills, along with Microsoft Office proficiency and ideally experience with CRM, ERP, or tender management systems.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Insurance Programs
  • Performance-Based Bonus
  • Company Car
  • Meal Voucher
  • Representation Allowance
  • Learning And Development Opportunities
  • Professional Training And Certifications
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Career Growth Opportunities

About JR Automation

Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

JR Automation is a leading global integrator of custom automated systems for manufacturing and distribution environments around the world. Our extensive expertise in automation and digital technologies, partnered with our standing as a Hitachi Group Company, provides customers a unique, single-source solution for complete integration of their physical assets and data information, offering greater speed, flexibility, and efficiencies toward achieving their Industry 4.0 visions. JR Automation employs over 2,000 people at 20+ manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. With a keen focus on technological innovation and a strong dedication to our employees, customers, and community, JR Automation is dedicated to advancing automation together.

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