Bid Manager (m/f/d)

Manage high-value tenders for greener energy projects

Do you want to manage complex tender processes that support the green transition? As Bid Manager, you will work with Commercial and Tender Management for HVDC Onshore and HVAC Offshore projects, coordinating the full offer process from tender to contract award. This role gives you the opportunity to work in a global company, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and help shape proposals for high-voltage direct current cable projects.

Coordinate commercial tenders from request to contract

In this role, you will manage the full bid process for HVDC Onshore and HVAC Offshore projects, from tender review to final contract discussions. You will coordinate input from internal departments and partners, act as the main contact for customer-related tender topics, and support approval processes with senior management. Your work will include commercial assessment, risk review and the development of practical bid approaches.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Coordinate departments and partners involved in the tender process
• Manage customer communication and internal tender updates
• Prepare and support tender negotiations and approval presentations
• Review risks and check proposal plausibility before submission
• Develop bid strategy and establish practical best practices

You will work closely with commercial, technical and management teams. The role supports Onshore HVDC and Offshore HVAC projects and is based in Cologne. Travel may be required for customer meetings, negotiations or internal alignment.

Experienced bid manager with commercial tender background

You are structured, clear in your communication and comfortable working with different stakeholders. You know how to manage several inputs, keep an overview of complex tender processes and support constructive discussions with customers and internal teams. You work with attention to detail, take responsibility for deadlines and can balance commercial needs, risk awareness and customer requirements in a professional way.

You also have:

• A university degree in business, engineering or a related field
• Several years of experience in bid management, proposal management, tender management or strategic procurement
• Knowledge of Commercial and Tender Management
• Experience with risk management in tender processes
• Fluent German and very good written and spoken English

Connect commercial tenders with a greener tomorrow

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have a clear goal of establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you can grow your skills in complex tender management while working with international colleagues, customers and partners. You will be part of a collaborative team that contributes to projects supporting the energy transition, with room to develop your commercial understanding, negotiation skills and knowledge of Onshore

HVDC solutions.

"As a leader, I value people who can bring structure to complex tenders, communicate clearly with customers and internal teams, and help us create well-prepared offers for important energy projects," says Hiring Manager, Holger Schwerdorf.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Holger Schwerdorf at Holger.Schwerdorf@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Dejan Zegarac at Dejan.Zegarac@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
At the factory in Cologne, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the ‘Energiewende’ and the global transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre at a state-of-the-art power cable factory.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com