About the role
Do you thrive on making deals – and winning them?
In this role you lead complex aftermarket deals from start to finish and negotiate directly with the customer. You get to work with both customers and technology – in a team that builds security around the world.
We are about 90 employees across six sections that together have the overall responsibility for support of our airborne surveillance systems and for IPS (Integrated Product Support) in deliveries of new systems. Collaboration is essential for us, both internally and cross-functionally within Saab.
We are now looking for a business-driven and structured Bid Manager focused on aftermarket deals for some of the world's most advanced airborne surveillance systems, such as GlobalEye. You are responsible for planning, leading and coordinating the entire bid process – from qualification to submission – in close collaboration with sales teams, technical specialists and management. The role involves working closely with the customer and internally within Saab, as well as negotiating and ensuring that our offers are competitive, professional and tailored to needs. You will have an overall understanding of our systems and collaborate cross-functionally within Saab to create holistic solutions.
The work can at times involve a lot of travel and long sales cycles, where you sometimes work intensively with a single customer.
Your profile
We are looking for someone who has:
•Experience as a Bid Manager or in a similar role within bidding, sales or project management in complex aftermarket deals
•Understanding of how armed forces work with maintenance
•Ability to combine business sense, negotiation skills and structure
•Good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
•Understanding of cost calculations
•Interest in technology and the ability to understand the whole of complex systems
•It is also advantageous to have a background within an armed force or defense industry
With us you become part of a committed team where collaboration, openness and diversity are keys to success – and where your contribution directly helps us win business and create security around the world.
The position requires that you undergo and are approved according to the security clearance regulations in force at any given time. For positions where Saab has security classification requirements, this may, where applicable, entail a requirement of a certain citizenship.
What you become part of
Discover endless opportunities. Take on challenges, create smart innovations and upgrade your abilities. This is a place for clever thinkers, brave pioneers and everyone in between. Together we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing their own unique perspective. Every contribution counts.
Saab is a leading defense and security company with the purpose of helping nations protect their populations and contributing to the security of people and societies. With 28,000 talented employees, Saab develops technology and solutions for a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab develops, manufactures and maintains advanced systems within aeronautics, weapons, command and control systems, sensors and underwater systems. Saab has its headquarters in Sweden but operates globally, where Saab is part of many nations' defense capability.
Benefits
•Access to a training facility to promote your health and well-being
•Generous wellness allowance to support your physical activity and well-being
•Opportunities for continuous professional development and training to promote your career within Saab
•Flexible working hours enabling work-life balance
•Employee discounts and favorable offers from our partners
•An innovation culture that encourages your participation in technological advances and exciting projects
Please note that we work with ongoing selection and the position may be filled before the last application date has expired.
