GE Vernova

AGM Tendering Leader (m/w/d)

Monchengladbach

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Seniority: Mid level
Country: DE
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 27 Sept 2026

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Job Description Summary

As the AGM Tendering Leader (m/w/d), you will oversee all tendering activities for the Mönchengladbach Power Transformer Factory.

Your mission is to inspire and motivate the tendering team, as well as cross-functional teams to secure profitable orders, and drive long-term strategic growth for the AGM Factory, while minimize the business risks.

You are a hands-on, facilitative leader with domain expertise in Power Transformers business with a proven track record in bid/tendering management and ready to act as a change agent, implementing new tools and procedures to optimize our competitivity, productivity and resource allocation.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Proposal & Tendering Management

Lead the end-to-end bid preparation process for the unit, including resource allocation and tender planning, slot allocation
Coordinate the Tendering Team for the preparation technical proposals and costing estimates
Ensure offers are in full compliance, with customer requirements/specifications, regional grid codes, environmental regulations, and specific utility technical standards
Lead the ITO-to-OTR transfer process once a contract is secured and handover to the fulfillment team
Foster the implementation of tendering processes and tools (e.g., SmartCost, TenderBolt) to improve productivity, efficiency, and accuracy

Costing, Estimation & Optimization

Work with engineering to optimize the designs based on customer preferences, total cost of ownership, sub-supplier panel, sustainability aspects
Collaborate with Unit Functions : engineering, procurement, sourcing, industry, testing, and Finance to develop accurate cost estimates
Support the team in defining the scope of work for logistic, E&C, installation requirements, accounting for raw material market volatility
Support the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process by leading demand and production slot management
Drive/support cost-out initiatives Lead by Unit cost-out Leader
Cost Estimation Variance: Minimal variance between "As Tendered" vs. "As Sold" manufacturing costs

Commercial Strategy & Risk Mitigation

Support the qualification process for new countries and customers
Participate Risk Assessment Reviews to ensure full screening and identification of technical risks at ITO stage
Partner with Commercial/Legal teams to review contract/PO’s, identify risk profile in relation to the T&C’ – implement price escalation formulas to protect against cost variations and other necessary mitigation plans
Operate as ONE TEAM with the Commercial/PSS community wrt. bid strategies, GO-NO process, "should-cost" analysis, and pricing levels
Contribute to market/competitor analysis

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
Experience: Significant relevant experience in Tendering and/or Commercial roles with direct exposure to external customers
Language: Fluency in German, English, French (preferable)
Mobility: Ability to travel for business meetings as required

Desired Characteristics

Technical understanding of power transformer physics, design criteria, and industrial applications
Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, technical specifications, and loss evaluation formulas
Strong understanding of contractual T&Cs and their business implications
Experience to deal with German and French TSO, DSO’s
Ability to interact and function cooperatively with multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment
Proven experience in managing, mentoring and developing a team
Strong oral and written communication skills
Established project management skills