The opportunity

The energy sector is today changing fast, with unprecedented speed. Hitachi Energy has, with the portfolio of Grid Automation, a unique offering that will help and enable our customers to take on these new challenges. As Service Tendering Specialist, you will work closely with the sales team to define and compile tenders for both our established and new service offerings. Join us and be a key contributor in the transformation taking place, today, right now!

In this role you will be part of an international tendering team, and be responsible for creating and completing bids, estimations and quotations based on customer specifications or customer requirements and budgets to achieve both market competitiveness and a favorable deals for the company.

• 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 with the appropriate level of detail, including 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. Manage internal and external stakeholders to support the bid preparation, such as translations, governmental approvals, and efforts from other teams.
• Identify potential risks in estimates, bids, quotes and related contract agreements with different clients or distribution channels. Contribute information or participate in the risk review assessment.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and support sales in ensuring the client has a great experience throughout the entire sales process, providing the required technical support.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering Teams to identify potential vendors for equipment and materials required in the project and evaluate 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 your colleagues and the business.

• You hold a university degree in a relevant area, combined with several years of experience in Automation Systems.
• You have a technical background, preferably within power system automation, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role, engineering or sales.
• Previous experience in power system engineering and knowledge of domain technology such as Substation Automation and Protection systems, SCADA, RTUs, IEDs, and mission-critical communication is advantageous.
• On a personal level, you are a self-motivated, reliable team player with a service mindset and strong communication and collaboration skills.
• You are structured, persistent, and well-organized in your work and ready to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• You are fluent in Swedish and English, both oral and written.

• Candidate will have access to Västerås office
• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks