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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Costing and Pricing Specialist in our dynamic team located in Bangalore we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your analytical and financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and strategic teammates.
You'll lead the charge in shaping the financial landscape of our bids, ensuring competitive and accurate cost structures. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Tender Team, Finance, Engineering, etc.), consolidating tender costs and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of preparing costing packages for Tender Review Meetings and supporting bid managers throughout the tender validation process, but also leading cost estimation activities during negotiation phases.
We’ll look to you for:
Preparing quick costing during pre-tendering phases using our product cost database and ROE from project execution
Supporting the bid manager in the preparation of the IFQ in accordance with pricing strategy
Defining the cost structure for the bid considering all relevant factors
Leading cost estimation and improvement actions to align with target pricing
Collaborating with central Finance teams for calculating additional costs
Ensuring the robustness and reliability of cost commitments across tendering stages
Supporting the project team on costing for variation orders when required
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
An Engineering degree and/or Business School education
Experience or understanding of cost structures and operational flows
Knowledge of financial rules and contractual aspects
Familiarity with cost models and cost analysis
A Certified Cost Professional certification is desirable
Rigor and good analytical skills
Fluency in English
Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Work with new security standards for rail signalling
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our collaborative working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Progress towards leadership and advanced specialist roles
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
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.