Senior Proposal Specialist

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial
The Role
Manage end-to-end quoting for standard spare parts: review RFQs, select parts, coordinate with Sales/Engineering/Procurement, ensure accurate pricing and lead times, track TAT and win ratios, maintain documentation, assist with export-control checks, and drive process improvements and training.
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Senior Proposal Specialist

At FLS, service is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a Senior Proposal Specialist who will be responsible for preparing timely, accurate, and competitive technical-commercial proposals for standard spare parts. This role ensures efficient handling of high-volume quotation requests, close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and consistent alignment with customer expectations and internal process standards. The Proposal Engineer plays a key role in maintaining proposal quality, improving turnaround time, and contributing to customer satisfaction.

Your responsibilities
  • Own the end-to-end proposal process for standard spare parts from RFQ receipt to quotation submission

  • Review customer inquiries and select appropriate spare parts using internal systems and reference tools

  • Collaborate with Sales, Customer Support, Engineering (where needed), and Supply Chain for quick input and validation

  • Ensure proposals are accurate, within target lead times, and aligned with pricing policies and discount structures

  • Handle high volumes of proposals while maintaining quality, consistency, and response time expectations

  • Work closely with the shared services team (if applicable) to streamline proposals and handover of orders

  • Track and improve proposal turnaround time (TAT), win ratio, and customer feedback

  • Ensure that proposals and related documents are stored and documented as per internal guidelines

  • Assist with export control classification, basic compliance checks, and data accuracy in proposal tools

  • Support follow-up on open quotes, order conversion, and overdue customer responses

  • Coordinate with Procurement for price and availability of non-stock or equivalent items

  • Contribute to proposal process improvement initiatives and documentation of standard work practices

  • Participate in system and tool enhancements related to standard parts quoting

  • Support training of new team members and promote consistent use of proposal tools and templates

Required skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

  • 5+ years’ experience in a B2B operational, customer support, or supply chain role

  • Experience in mining, heavy industry, or industrial environments preferred

  • Strong analytical thinking and forecasting capability

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Comfortable working cross-functionally in a structured environment

  • Fluent in English and Russian

Why Join FLS?
  • Work with an industry leader with a strong installed base and long-term customer partnerships

  • Be part of a team that drives operational excellence and service reliability

  • Contribute to sustainable growth and continuous improvement

  • Join a collaborative, high-performance environment where service truly matters

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5+ years' experience in a B2B operational, customer support, or supply chain role
  • Fluent in English and Russian
  • Experience in mining, heavy industry, or industrial environments
  • Strong analytical thinking and forecasting capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally in a structured environment
  • Experience with proposal tools, document control, and basic export-control classification

FLSmidth Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FLSmidth and has not been reviewed or approved by FLSmidth.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage commonly includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Feedback suggests these plans are perceived as comprehensive and a relative strong point.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Packages typically include PTO, about 10 paid holidays, and parental leave. Feedback suggests time-off offerings are viewed as solid and supportive of work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company matching is frequently available. Feedback suggests this is a valued component of the package in the U.S.

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The Company
HQ: Copenhagen
13,860 Employees
Year Founded: 1882

What We Do

FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers to improve performance, lower operating costs and reduce environmental impact. With our MissionZero programme, we have set a target of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining and zero-emissions cement production by 2030, supporting a green transition built upon sustainable materials. www.flsmidth.com/MissionZero Our operations span the globe and we are close to 11,000 employees, present in more than 60 countries. In 2022, FLSmidth generated revenue of DKK 21.8 billion. FLSmidth is listed on NASDAQ OMX Exchange Copenhagen. #technology #mining #cement #productivity #innovation #MissionZero Privacy policy - https://www.flsmidth.com/en-gb/privacy-policy

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