About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
About the position:
The Tender team is the key to winning new projects and growing BYD business in Europe. In order to win tenders, it is crucial that we are able to distinguish BYD from the other bidders, whilst complying with the regulations and specific requirements. The Tender Specialist analyzes and coordinates the tender documentation flow between several departments to create the best possible offer. The Tender Specialist is able to switch focus quickly, balances several tasks with tight deadlines and communicates in a diplomatic and energetic manner. The Tender Specialist is dedicated to a specific market, but supports other markets, when needed. The Tender Specialist is part of the tender team and the larger sales team and reports to the Tender Manager.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Tender evaluation phase:
- Translate, analyze and summarize initial government or bus operator tender inquiry;
- Lead, monitor and smoothen communication between Sales managers, R&D Engineers, After-Sales Engineers, Legal & Finance team colleagues during tender evaluation phase;
- Collect and analyze evaluation forms;
- Share expertise and constructive feedback during the tender SWOT evaluation process.
Tender preparation phase:
- Handle multiple tasks with various deadlines in several tenders simultaneously by coordinating tender documentation between all parties;
- Propose and push forward innovative solutions to secure a balance between the client`s inquiry and BYD`s offer;
- Together with the R&D team translate the technical information into concrete, easily readable and distinctive offer for the client;
- Together with Sales team formulate the quotation strategy;
- Collect, analyze and summarize tender documentation from all included parties and submit to the client;
- Communicate with the client about possible questions and further price offer negotiations;
- Prepare monthly reports.
General:
- Follow the determined processes, safety and environmental instructions
- Report improvement opportunities in the organization, processes and incidents via an improvement note.
Profile:
- Technically proficient;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Able to prioritize and work independently;
- Confident, professional and flexible;
- Team player;
- Energetic and stress resilient;
- Speak, read and write English and at least 1 other European language at a professional level;
- Willing to travel occasionally within Europe.
Location: Schiedam, the Netherlands
