Wabtec
Proposal Specialist
SC
Jan 15, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Our Transit Services Commercial Enablement team in North America is focused to deliver unparalleled added value to our customers through a comprehensive understanding of their needs and how to translate that into a win-win business.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Transit Services Commercial Enablement team, you will be responsible for

  • Review customer`s Terms and Conditions whereas interfacing with legal and commercial departments to determine what`s acceptable and how to drive a negotiation for the non-acceptable ones
  • Work on costs roll-up after gathering inputs from several stakeholders (internal and external) and simulate different strategies to support the commercial and upper management teams to take structured businesses decisions
  • Support the pricing strategy to apply head-quarter and business targets as well as understand the market and its trends
  • Report to the Commercial Enablement Manager and interface with the different members of the department as well as a members of cross-functional teams

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or a related field from an accredited university or college

• 3+ years of experience in tender/bids, business development and/or commercial responsibility, ideally in rail market and/or OEM suppliers

Desired

• Master’s degree in engineering or business administration is preferred

• Capabilities/skills: Communication, Impact and influencing, strategic thinking, self-starter, negotiating skills, international experience, results oriented.

• Knowledge on Customer Relationship Management tools (e.g. Salesforce).

What will your typical day look like?

  • Analyze a customer`s RFQ package including Terms and Conditions comparison against a delegated mandate
  • Interface with KAM (Key Account Manager) to understand better customer`s needs and translate it into an Offer
  • Prepare a Deck for Tender review with Offer`s financials, costs roll-up and price bridge (benefiting from historical data analysis)
  • Support pricing activities by working with the Pricing Manager and/or Customer Service Representatives to ensure bids are priced to win while meeting financial objectives.
  • Prepare a Commercial Statement
  • Support Cost Estimation activities in preparing cost roll-ups to support proposal activities.
  • Actively participate on customer`s call to support commercial team

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

While this position is remote, it may include occasional work at a Wabtec office/site or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $95,000 to $105,000. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$67,400.00-$96,000.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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