Chef du bureau des offres - Proposal and Bid Manager

STAS Inc.•Saguenay, QC

About The Position

STAS is a global leader in providing equipment designed to improve the productivity and quality of aluminum. Our purpose is to accelerate the progress of industrial producers in order to create a positive and sustainable impact on society. We are seeking a Head of Proposals Office who will oversee the entire bidding process for STAS’s strategic opportunities. The successful candidate will ensure the quality, compliance, competitiveness, and governance of proposals while developing a small team and establishing world-class standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or another relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7 to 10 years of relevant experience in bids, proposals, estimating, technical sales, or pre-award management in a technical industrial or manufacturing environment.
Team management experience.
Ability to understand technical solutions, cost models, schedules, risks, and contractual commitments.
Bilingualism in French and English (essential).
Proficiency with CRM and ERP systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and tracking tools.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the aluminum industry, heavy equipment, EPC, or an APMP certification is a strong asset.
Leadership
Management of complex bids
Business and financial judgment
Thoroughness and strong organizational skills
Strategic communication and influence

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end proposal process for strategic opportunities, from initial scoping to final submission.
Facilitate commercial governance: qualification, Go/No-Go decisions, solution reviews, risk reviews, and final sign-off.
Challenge the techno-commercial robustness of proposals in collaboration with sales, engineering, operations, and finance.
Manage and develop a small proposals office team.
Structure tools, content libraries, performance indicators, and continuous improvement routines.