Bid Costing Specialist

Req ID:455539 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Overview

Specific responsibilities of the role: 

• Prepare quick costing during pre-tendering phase, based on product cost database and return of experience from project execution
• Support the Bid manager in the preparation of the IFQ (Instruction For Quotation), in accordance with pricing strategy
• Define the cost structure for the bid according to RFP (terms and conditions, etc), sales requirements, etc
• Define target cost per activities and/or sub system in coordination with Bid sub-system managers, matching with winning price and identified gaps versus Reference Solution
• Lead cost estimation activities based on target cost approach with all participating units and métiers
• Lead cost improvement actions to reach tender cost /target price using all competitiveness levers, and challenge the contributors            
• Lead a collaborative work with Finance Tender Manager to optimize Financial costs (bonds, financing, hedging, insurance, taxes, etc), and to improve overall competitiveness of the bid
• Consolidate tender costs commitment as per financial rules and in the consolidation tool (Mercury/2.1/ or Ody.C)
• Control the level of robustness of the costing (consistency between scope of work, costing received and planning), and use the Costing robustness assessment grid
• Prepare the Costing package for TRM (Tender Review Meeting) (cost analysis/bridges, standard report, cash curve, etc), and support the tender leader on the preparation of the pricing sheet for the customer
• Lead cost estimation activities, in coordination with Bid sub-system manager, for changes discussed with the customer during negotiation phase and update the cost commitment
• Transfer tender costing data (with related assumptions) to Project (TTM / Tender Transfer Meeting) + variance analysis (from TRM/ Tender Review Meeting -->TTM/ Tender Transfer Meeting)  
• Build comparisons on different solutions and support Make or Buy evaluations (in coordination with the Finance Project Manager)

Skills & Competencies

• > 5 years of experience in a financial position
• Ability to recognize product and associated costs, and understand operational flows (engineering, manufacturing, industrial, etc)
• Ability to analyze and challenge contributor's commitments
• Ability to define cost impact of terms & conditions
• Sufficient awareness of financial rules and contractual aspects (bonds & guarantees, …)
• Experience in Value analysis, Product cost and Cost models
• Rigor and good analytical skills
• Results and data driven
• Collaborative and team player in a diverse environment
• Proactive and keen to implement processes and continuously improve
• Curiosity for the product and its environment
• Ability to work in network and integrate with bid and project team whilst maintaining independence
• Good communication skills (presentations, synthesis, relationship with contributors ...)
• Comfortable in an international and a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to deliver on-time
• Transparency, autonomy, anticipation, initiative, reactivity
• Financial and numeracy management skills
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Good organisation, problem solving and negotiating skills

Educational requirement: Economics, accounting, finance or engineering.

Language skills: Fluency in English (Mandatory). Spanish advanced.

Travel required - yes (when applicable)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​