Proposals Specialist

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
As a Proposal Specialist, you will support a range of industries including Renewables, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Power, Oil & Gas, and Data Centers. Your responsibilities will include estimating and preparing local proposals for electrical heat tracing systems and related services. You will also play a key role in supporting the sales team by contributing to the development and execution of sales strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS POSITION:
🔍 RFQ Assessment

• Analyze incoming Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Collaborate with the sales team to define and implement winning bid strategies.
• Deep-dive into project specifications to identify constraints and opportunities.

🤝 Cross-Functional Support

• Proactively identify risks and challenges, and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, engineering teams, and vendors to gather essential technical and commercial inputs.
• Represent the proposals team in bid clarification sessions and project meetings.
• Provide ongoing technical support and follow-up throughout the proposal lifecycle.

🛠️ Proposal Preparation

• Develop detailed cost estimates and build comprehensive cost models.
• Craft compelling proposal documents, applying our “prepare to win” methodology to highlight value and differentiation.

📦 Seamless Handover

• Support post-submission activities including clarifications, negotiations, and contract transitions.
• Actively participate in handover meetings to ensure a smooth transition from proposal to project execution.

You have:

• Academic background in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering
• Preferably a previous experience in a proposal/ tendering role or previous experience in an electrical site or estimating role (preferably within the Process industry)
• Skills:
  • Quick learner.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of accuracy and proficiency in processing data
  • Computer literate – proficient in a wide variety of MS Office programs (Word – Intermediate User, Excel – Intermediate User , Outlook – Intermediate User)
  • Languages:
    • Native Dutch language skills, both written and verbal
    • English language skills, both written and verbal.
  • Some knowledge of power distribution and/ or Heat Tracing Applications.
  • Previous experience of preparing the commercial bid analysis, working closely with engineering department in the completion of the bid analyst summary.
  • Be a self-starter / self-motivated, detail orientated and a good communicator (both written and oral)
• Abilities to meet the physical and environmental demands:
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • The work will be in a typical office environment.
  • Some assignments may require occasional travelling for customer visits (<5% of time).

At Chemelex:

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions – defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

• Experts with empathy
• Explorer mindset
• Example for others
• Exceptional impact

​We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.