Location:Paco de Arcos, Lisbon, PortugalJob ID: R0105998Date Posted:2025-10-23Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY PORTUGAL, S.A.Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We’re currently seeking a Substation Automation Tender Specialist to join our international team serving Southern Europe. Based in Paço de Arcos, you’ll play a key role in shaping high-quality, competitive bids that support our mission of delivering cutting-edge automation solutions.In this role, you’ll lead the tendering process from initial request to contract handover. You’ll be responsible for crafting technically sound, commercially viable, and legally compliant offers that meet customer specifications and drive profitable business.Your scope will span substation automation projects — from products and services to full-scale solutions. While your primary focus will be the Portuguese market, you’ll also support export projects and regional tenders across Southern Europe.You’ll collaborate closely with supply chain, sales, and technical teams to ensure every bid reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation.<h2>How you will make an impact</h2><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.</li><li>Define scope of supply and align offers with customer specifications and strategic goals.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain to source competitive subcontractor quotations.</li><li>Estimate costs, calculate margins, and determine sales prices in coordination with sales.</li><li>Provide technical support during early pursuit stages and contract negotiations.</li><li>Prepare internal documentation for risk reviews and tender approvals.</li></ul><h2>Your background</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Solid understanding of substation automation, control, and protection systems.</li><li>Familiarity with the grid automation market and its dynamics.</li><li>Experience in tendering and commercial processes is a strong advantage.</li><li>Fluent in English; additional languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Croatian, etc.) are a plus.</li><li>Willingness to travel occasionally (up to ~10%) for customer meetings.</li></ul><h2>More about us</h2>We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.Depending on your experience and role level, our benefits include:Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, Coaching &amp; Assessments.<h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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. </h2>

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Tender Specialist Substation Automation

Location:Paco de Arcos, Lisbon, PortugalJob ID: R0105998Date Posted:2025-10-23Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY PORTUGAL, S.A.Profession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We’re currently seeking a Substation Automation Tender Specialist to join our international team serving Southern Europe. Based in Paço de Arcos, you’ll play a key role in shaping high-quality, competitive bids that support our mission of delivering cutting-edge automation solutions.In this role, you’ll lead the tendering process from initial request to contract handover. You’ll be responsible for crafting technically sound, commercially viable, and legally compliant offers that meet customer specifications and drive profitable business.Your scope will span substation automation projects — from products and services to full-scale solutions. While your primary focus will be the Portuguese market, you’ll also support export projects and regional tenders across Southern Europe.You’ll collaborate closely with supply chain, sales, and technical teams to ensure every bid reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation.<h2>How you will make an impact</h2><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.</li><li>Define scope of supply and align offers with customer specifications and strategic goals.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain to source competitive subcontractor quotations.</li><li>Estimate costs, calculate margins, and determine sales prices in coordination with sales.</li><li>Provide technical support during early pursuit stages and contract negotiations.</li><li>Prepare internal documentation for risk reviews and tender approvals.</li></ul><h2>Your background</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Solid understanding of substation automation, control, and protection systems.</li><li>Familiarity with the grid automation market and its dynamics.</li><li>Experience in tendering and commercial processes is a strong advantage.</li><li>Fluent in English; additional languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Croatian, etc.) are a plus.</li><li>Willingness to travel occasionally (up to ~10%) for customer meetings.</li></ul><h2>More about us</h2>We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.Depending on your experience and role level, our benefits include:Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, Coaching &amp; Assessments.<h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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.&nbsp;</h2>

Tender Specialist Substation Automation

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