Tender Manager

What will you do?

As the Tender Manager you will be supporting all activities around the tender management process and putting together bid packages in a timely and professional manner in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (i.e. participating business units of the company, vendors, integrators, etc.). You will be driving the internal risk assessment and bid approval processes in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. 

• Take ownership of the Request for Proposal process and all related documents.
• Structure and assemble the proposal/bid documents in collaboration with the subject matter experts.
• Plan tender milestones and monitor deadlines to ensure timely approvals, proposal development and submission.
• Perform risk analyses and drive the internal approval process prior to bid submission.
• Review tender Terms and Conditions and arrive at appropriate clarifications and exceptions as necessary, in consultation with legal/risk management.
• Partner closely with sales teams to develop winning strategies and positioning for key opportunities.
• Provide oversight in the preparation and compilation of all documents required to complete the bid package.
• Control quality and accuracy of the bid and ensure that the optimal solution is submitted to the customer.
• Develop an effective network across all business units and functions of the company.
• Actively participate in Quality Management System (QMS) and Health, Security, and Environment (HSE) programs.
• Use the required processes and procedures to execute work.
• Report any existing or potential safety and QMS nonconformities to a supervisor, Quality Manager or HSE Coordinator.

What qualifications will make you successful? 

• University degree in engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of proven tender management experience in the electrical industry.
• Specific experience in planning and delivering large, integrated project bids involving electrical distribution equipment and/or industrial automation systems (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, an eye for detail and meticulous proof reading and communication skills, both written and verbal, together with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead and effectively direct tender teams.
• Action-oriented, proactive in prioritizing own workload and able to work effectively with minimal direction.
• For Quebec-based candidates, French is required.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

The expected pay range is CAD 91,200 - CAD 136,800 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. 

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team*:

Care for yourself and your family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance; Wellness Wallet (reimbursement for medical / wellbeing expenses); telemedicine program; 13 paid holidays annually; up to 19 days paid time off in first year; paid family leaves; parental and care leave; Recharge Break (savings plan for a future paid leave of absence); employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements.

Invest and plan your future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary; incentive plans; employee share ownership plan; retirement plan with employer pension match.

Grow your skills and career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team up in the workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support your community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

*Participation and coverage levels for specific benefit programs are determined based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary, or fixed-term) and are subject to applicable plan terms, conditions, and eligibility waiting periods.

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!

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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.

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