Service Tendering Specialist

Service Tendering Specialist (mfd) – Hitachi Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy Job ID: R Job Description: The energy sector is changing fast with unprecedented speed. Hitachi Energy, with its Grid Automation portfolio, offers a unique solution to help customers meet new challenges. As a Service Tendering Specialist you will work closely with the sales team to define and compile tenders for both established and new service offerings. In the role of a substation automation specialist you will join the Grid Automation Europe tendering team within the Hitachi Energy Group. The tendering organization is international and located in various European sites. We operate in a dynamic and growing market and seek to strengthen the team with experienced tendering professionals in Italy. How you'll make an impact Formulate and define competitive service bids, estimates, or quotations considering the best available product mix and appropriate technical and commercial considerations for each situation. Ensure service tenders are well‑documented in a timely manner and include full and accurate costs. Manage the preparation of all technical, financial, commercial, contractual, and, if necessary, project‑management aspects of the bid estimate or quotation, indicating prices and trading conditions. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, such as translations, governmental approvals, and cross‑team efforts. Identify potential risks in estimates, bids, quotes, and related contract agreements with different clients or distribution channels, and contribute to risk reviews. Build and nurture strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and support sales, ensuring a great client experience throughout the sales process with the required technical support. Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering Teams to identify potential vendors for equipment and materials, evaluating supplier offers from technical and commercial perspectives to match specifications. Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business. Your background Higher education (e.g., bachelor’s or master’s degree) in electrical engineering or similar. Previous professional experience and a good track record with a similar business area. Excellent understanding of substation automation control and protection solutions, and a good knowledge of the grid automation market. Good understanding and previous experience of tendering and commercial processes is advantageous. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel and attend customer meetings. Fluency in Italian and English, both oral and written. More about us We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Benefits include health insurance, pension fund, welfare, and flexible working hours. 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. Required Experience: IC Tendering Specialist – Rome, Italy #J-18808-Ljbffr