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Senior Proposal Specialist

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Senior Proposal Specialist

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative?

We are looking for a Senior Proposal Specialist to make a difference!

At Schneider Electric , we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

What will you do?

  • Review and interpret technical specifications and customers' requirements with CSE, TSC and other team members.
  • Collaborate with the Technical Sales Constants (TSC) for solution strategy and client specific requirements such as bill of material, technical compliance, solution descriptions, assumptions/exclusion etc.
  • Collaborate with the CSE for costing strategy, client specific Price Summary structure and Terms and Conditions requirements.
  • Interact with Subject Matter Experts and/or the Delivery organization to build the Resale requirements and work with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to request for vendor quotations.
  • Work closely with the TSC and the pursuit team to ensure that all elements of the proposed solution are addressed and documented.
  • Based on the results of the Solution Strategy and Design Review, provide the detailed solution costing for management reporting and client submission.
  • Render support to Sales and provide follow-up on commercial and technical clarifications.
  • Knowledgeable on corporate policies, pursuit processes and procedures.
  • Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may back-up the work of other personnel.
  • Continuous improvement and undertake departmental initiatives or projects to improve work productivity & efficiency.
  • Actively contribute in knowledge management by capturing and sharing best practices.
  • Recognize and understand the customer's needs, deriving minimal compliance requirements from tender specifications and make suggestions for possible solutions, and quickly develop budgetary numbers. Accuracy in costing & solution with value proposition is must & essential.
  • Typical applications are Oil & Gas (Refinery/ Petrochem), MMM (Cement/ Steel), Water & Wastewater (Desalination/ Treatment Plants), Smart Cities, CPG, Life Sciences/ Pharma, Telemetry projects, Material handling.
  • Major responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

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  • Cost analysis and estimating
  • Knowledge of Cyber Security & Digital offers.
  • Develop value-added propositions and proposal writing.
  • Present analysis results and project solutions to technical leads, senior leaders and customers as necessary


  • What's in it for you?
    • Global family leave
    • Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
    • Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership

    ...and more!

    What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
    • Degree in Engineering or related work experience and disciplines. PMP and/or TUV certification will be a decisive advantage. Professional working proficiency in Mandarin a plus.
    • Minimum of 5-10 years of related experience in Project Management, DCS, F&G, ESD, SCADA and PLC. The successful candidate should have developed a technical expertise in unified DCS platform.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work as part of a pursuit team to ensure the quality of the proposal and meet the client's specifications.
    • Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint)
    • Strong knowledge and understanding of the predominant Automation firms, products, services and solutions that are most important to large global firms in the field of Process Operation


    Let us learn about you! Apply today.

    You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

    Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

    When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

    IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

    We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

    Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

    36 billion global revenue
    +13% organic growth
    150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
    #1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

    You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

    Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

    You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

    At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

    Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

    Client-provided location(s): Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
    Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/75432?lang=en-us
    Employment Type: Full Time