Bid Manager

Who we are: 

Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. 

We are a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 30,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries. 

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:  

We are looking for a Bid Manager to join our Headquarter based in Milan. The Bid Manager is responsible to oversee the development and submission of proposals, acting as a linchpin between Sales and the assigned bid team, to ensure that all submissions are comprehensive, competitive, and timely.

This position requires managing cross-functional teams, ensuring the quality and compliance of all submissions, and engage with clients to deliver tailored solutions.

This role will also involve analyzing bid performance and contributing to the professional development of the bid team through introduction and implementation of all necessary bid procedures, governance and processes.

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of bids, managing the interactions with internal departments to ensure they meet Client specifications and deadlines.
• Collect costs and input from internal department (System Engineering, Installation, Sales, Operations, Procurement, Planning, Legal, Insurance, PM, Risk, Document Controlling, etc.) for the preparation of the authorization gates as foreseen in the tender process  (Tender Price Approval  - TPA)
• Analyze tender documents to understand Client requirements and ensure compliance in all aspects of the bid.
• Organize and coordinate bid meetings to outline timelines, assign tasks/deliverables, and set deadlines for team members involved in the bid process.
• Edit and proofread bid documents for accuracy, completeness, and clarity, ensuring they are of high quality, free of errors and compliant with the main tender requirements.
• Manage the bid submission process through the appropriate channels, ensuring all electronic and hard copy submissions are formatted correctly, complete, and delivered on time.

You are the right fit if you have/are: 

• Fluent in English
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Economics or Scientific disciplines;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications
• Professional understanding of templates, macros, and styles;
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Time management/Result oriented;
• Willingly to work cross-functionally in complex corporate environment;
• Pro-active and collaborative;
• Able to work well under pressure and comfortable with change and complexity in dynamic environments.
• 2 to 3 years working experience in a medium-large worldwide organization;
• Knowledge of basic Project Management concepts;
• Previous experience working with CRM software.

What we offer you: 

·        Permanent Contract 

·        Hybrid working model: 8 days per month 

·        Flexible working hours 

·        Ticket Restaurants: 9 Euro per day 

·        Health Insurance 

·        Company support on public transportation 

·        Annual Bonus and Stock option plans 

·        Collaborative environment 

·        Dynamic and Respectful Workplace 

Our selection process: 

Our hiring process consists of four main steps: 

1) application, 2) HR interview, 3) hiring manager interviews and 4) online assessment. 

Click here to get all the tips to be fully prepared: Interview Tips | Prysmian 

If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply! 

Deep dive into Prysmian and check the below insightful links: 

·        Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian 

·        People & Careers of the Group | Prysmian  

·        What we offer | Prysmian 

Discover more positions globally: Careers @ Prysmian 

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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