Position Description: Lenovo is one of the world’s leading technology companies, producing innovative PCs, server and storage systems, and mobile internet devices. A global Fortune 500 company, Lenovo is the world’s largest PC vendor and third largest smartphone company. With the acquisition of IBM System x and the Motorola brand, Lenovo is expanding its position in the Enterprise Server, Storage, and Solutions space as well as its reach in the mobile market with a clear commitment to strive for thought and market leadership in all areas engaged. At Lenovo, our people share a common aspiration to be the very best. Whether serving our customers, working together as a team or contributing to the community, we are working to build a unique company delivering unparalleled products created and supported by people who represent a wealth of cultures and experiences. Do you feel you would be fit to this culture? We are looking for a Junior Bid Manager (m/f/d), who will be support our pre- sales team for our Public & Enterprise customers. This includes commercial as well as technical responsibilities. Specifically, this job role includes: Interaction with and support of the Commercial Bid Manager in • General guidance on regular basis, like cost trends, tips, tactics, best practices • Accurate product cost forecast, detailed on component level for the next 9-12 months to the sales organization • Providing Transition information and platform strategy (sell-up, sell-down) • Product Transition reviews to improve profitability and document achievements Interaction with and support of the Technical Bid Manager in • Providing insights on our competitive position • Maintain expertise on focus product and overall industry trends • Defining right product for tender (read and work on customer requests) • Cost optimization by choosing the right components in an existing tender This position is an outstanding opportunity to support our success in Enterprise/Public Sales. It requires a deep dialogue and strong relationships with the sales teams as well as the Finance and Service departments and is a good entry point for a career in Lenovo. Key Interactions • Commercial Bid Manager • Technical Bid Manager • Pre-Sales Team • Enterprise and Public Sales Team Germany/Austria #### Position Requirements: Position Requirements: • Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or industrial engineering • Analytic and structured thinking with fact based discission making and problem solving • Technical knowledge and understanding, with an advantage if IT hardware • Affinity to sales and customer centric approach • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, VBA not needed • Commitment & action oriented • Superior written and spoken English and German and strong communication skills are a must • This position is suitable for entry-level professionals What we offer you: • A multitude of professional and personal opportunities • An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forwarding thinking IT companies • Flat structures and fast decision-making processes • A modern and flexible way of working to combine personal and professional life • An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity When applying for this position, please send your CV (including covering letter and references) via our Online-Tool. At Lenovo we are proud to be an equal opportunity company. This vacancy certainly applies for people with disabilities, too. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.