Tenders & Contracts Specialist

Would you be passionate about improving people's lives with products that make a real difference?
Bio-Rad Laboratories is looking to recruit a motivated and result-oriented Tenders & Contracts Specialist.
Pro-actively support the tender and bid management elements of the business. You will be expected to work individually and as part of the team, researching and understanding individual pre-qualification and tender requirements in respect of the submissions being made to ensure that they are accurate, fully compliant and that deadlines are successfully met.
You will be the first point of contact for all post tender related enquiries from our internal and external customers
Create and maintain customer specific pricing and contracts. Ensure appropriate approvals are in place and renewals are submitted on time
This position is full time and Bio-Rad Laboratories Swedish office is located in Solna. We will evaluate applications continuously and we welcome your application today!
About Bio-Rad
Bio-Rad Laboratories has played a leading role in the advancement of scientific discovery for over 50 years by providing a broad range of innovative tools and services to the life science research and clinical diagnostics markets. Founded in 1952, we have a global team of more than 8,500 employees and serve more than 150,000 research and industry customers worldwide through our global network of operations. To learn more about Bio-Rad, please visit: www.bio-rad.com
Key Responsibilities
Liaise with the Commercial teams to meet overall objectives for both contracts and tenders
Coordinate preparation of pricing contracts in accordance with customer requests and ensuring all information is correct
Undertake and complete PQQ, PFQ submissions and technical/compliance information to accompany tender bids and responses to expressions of interest
Download/upload tender documents via procurement portals
Maintain a library of frequently used documents and standard responses
Liaise with colleagues to gather supportive data and works information
Manage the approval process before the tender is submitted
Manage the approval flow of pricing requests to ensure no bottlenecks are found and customers get their price agreements in a timely manner to high quality. Ensuring compliant processes and adherence to pricing policy
Assist with the production of new documentation and templates where appropriate
Internal/External communications.

Key qualifications
Experience in a similar role and industry preferable
Multi-lingual (Swedish + Finnish + English)
Knowledge of the life sciences and clinical diagnostics market desirable
Strong communications and interpersonal skills needed, excellent written communication.
Able to work efficiently with cross functional teams and people at different levels in a matrix organization. Can work cross functionally
Good computer literacy and presentation skills
SFDC and SAP experience desirable
Ideally degree level or similar educational qualification, minimum A’levels or college degree
The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background and preferably experience within marketing / business development / bid management

Application
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an updated CV and Cover letter in English. The selection process will be ongoing, so please send in your application as soon as possible, and no later than 11th April 2021. We reserve the rights to close the advert earlier. All applicants can expect feedback on the application.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
For more information about this position, please contact
María García
Nordic HR
maria_garciasanchez@bio-rad.com