Tendering Engineer

Lucy Group

  • Thame, Oxfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Location : Thame, United Kingdom Job AdvertInternal Job Title: Tendering EngineerBusiness: Lucy Electric (EMS)Location: UK, ThameJob Reference No: 3389Job PurposeThe primary purpose of the role is to respond in a timely manner to customer enquiries by providing offers which are both technically and commercially accurate. Provide first class technical and documentation support to the Sales team. Provide a comprehensive handover of new orders to the Contracts team to enable successful delivery.Job ContextThe position is responsible to respond in a timely manner to customer enquiries by providing technically and commercially accurate offers. Provide first class technical and documentation support to the Sales team. Provide a comprehensive handover of new orders to the Contracts team to enable successful delivery.Job DimensionsThe role will be Lucy Electric Thame office based.Key AccountabilitiesThese will include:
  • Careful review of new inquiries or requests for tender by actively checking drawings, specifications, and product requirement as well as commercial terms and documentation requirements.
  • Preparation of tender approval document after review of pricing and past history of respective market with the Area or Regional Sales Manager. Obtain the necessary approvals.
  • Co-ordinate input from other departments such as technical, production or logistics to enable preparation and submission of timely, clear and accurate technical and commercial offers.
  • Organize requests for quotations from sub-contractors and analyze technical and commercial responses.
  • Follow up and co-ordinate post offer technical and commercial queries or clarifications from customers and respond in a timely manner.
  • Post awards prepare technical submittals and obtain drawing approvals.
  • Liaise with the customer and relevant departments for the provision of guarantees or establishment of letters of credit.
  • Assist in sales order preparation and release on ERP system when necessary.
  • Creation of design specification as per customer requirement for new products & coordinating with contracts department for the updates.
  • Take full responsibility for handling certain agreed customer inquiries.
  • Provide office-based support to Area and Regional Sales Managers when they are visiting customers.
  • Attending Exhibitions and Sales Promotions in the region on behalf of the Company as required.
  • Provide information to other departments for budget, forecast and management reports.
  • Timely submission of offer (Including review of enquiries, preparation of tender, coordination within departments and request quotations from suppliers/sub-contractors).
  • To attend post, offer technical and commercial queries for customers in a timely manner.
  • Post award technical submittal including drawing.
  • Liaise with the customer and relevant departments for the provision of guarantees or establishment of letters of credit.
  • Creation of design specification as per customer requirement for new products & coordinating with contracts department for the updates.
Qualifications, Experience & SkillsMinimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or similar discipline).
  • At least three years proven experience in a similar role in the electrical switchgear industry.
Job-Specific Skills:
  • Experience in design and checking of general arrangement drawings. Understanding of single line diagrams and schematics.
  • A sound understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions including Incoterms, documentary credits, bonds and guarantees.
  • Experience or familiarity with major principles of project management and delivery.
Behavioural Competencies
  • Must be customer focused with proven ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner.
  • Must be an organized self-starter with a keen eye for detail.
  • Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills in English.
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Job Type Full time
Contract Type Full time
Salary Competitive

Lucy Group