Bid Manager (m/f/d)

Job Description:

Do you want to play an active role in shaping the energy future? At Vestas, you can!

As the global leader in wind energy, we drive innovation to create a more sustainable world. With us, you will take on responsibility, grow both professionally and personally, and work in an environment that encourages collaboration, courage, and fresh ideas.

Would you like to contribute your expertise in an international environment? At Vestas, you'll find exciting projects, modern ways of working, and real opportunities to make an impact.

Take the next step and start your journey as a Bid Manager (m/f/d).

About the department

Customer Project Execution is responsible to install, commission and finally handover wind farms to the client.

The Bid Management Team is bridging between Sales and Execution phase, closely collaborating with the client and internal stakeholders to ensure competitive bids with a high-quality standard for complex projects.

Your benefits - because your contribution matters

* Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects

* Development & Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth

* Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical

* Add-Ons: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan, Germany-wide train ticket (Deutschlandticket)

* Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and a collaborative team atmosphere

Your responsibilities - here's where you can get involved!

You are responsible for guiding complex, high-commercial-impact projects from early sales involvement to the point where they are ready to be executed. As an experienced partner to Sales and senior stakeholders, you advise on decisions and create measurable results as a trusted advisor.

You will:

* Act as a senior sparring partner to Sales and Key Account Management, supporting negotiations, advising on frame agreement decisions, and ensuring commercially sound bid outcomes

* Manage resource, milestone, and budget planning end to end, taking full responsibility for cost optimization during the sales phase and financial control until project handover

* Continuously enhance execution concepts by identifying value drivers and areas for improvement alongside the Value Engineering team

* Promote best practices and continuous improvement, sharing standards on cost, concepts, and contractual alignment while running initiatives across Bid Management and the Sales Value Chain

* Contribute to global initiatives and ensure local implementation, acting as a key knowledge holder for complex Bid Management interfaces

 

Your profile - what makes you well suited for this role

* You hold a degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, combined with several years of project management experience

* You have at least one year of experience in Bid Management or a comparable role; background in consulting is a plus

* You bring solid analytical thinking, attention to cost, and commercial judgment alongside a customer-centered approach and effective communication skills

* You apply initiative, structure, and a focus on outcomes, allowing you to remain efficient and effective in evolving situations

* You are adept with systems and digital solutions and have applied experience in Salesforce, AI-supported applications, Excel, and PowerPoint

* You are willing to travel up to around 30%, depending on project requirements

* You are fluent in German and have very good English skills (written and spoken), with the confidence to communicate effectively with customers and senior stakeholders

Our commitment to a fair hiring.
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

BEWARE - RECRUITMENT FRAUD

It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings