Offer summary

Qualifications:

Associate's Degree or equivalent education and experience., At least two years of experience in tender and contract management or similar field., Proficiency with computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, and databases., Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with fluency in the regional language..

Key responsibilities:

Analyze tender alerts to assess relevance.

Prepare and submit tender application documents.

Coordinate pricing schedules and ensure compliance with tender requirements.

Manage and update electronic catalogues and contract data.

Job description

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs tender and contract responsibilities.

We are seeking a highly motivated Tender Management Specialist to join our dynamic team that is dedicated to making a difference in healthcare. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Analysing tender alerts to determine relevance to Merit Medical products.
Prepare application documents for official tender submissions via web portal or email.
Complete tender submissions by arranging requested documents and ensuring compliance with requirements.
Coordinate pricing schedules with Sales for tender submissions, including related analysis.
Administer awarded tenders in the Oracle database to ensure adherence to requirements.
Submit and maintain e-catalogues and product classifications.
Prepare and communicate analyses of contract awards and performance, including potential price adjustments.
Provide usage information on contracts to the appropriate authority when needed.
Update and maintain electronic catalogues.
Collaborate with Regulatory, Legal, and HR departments to ensure accurate and complete tender submissions.
Upload and maintain contract price lists, including updates related to product extensions and discontinuations.
Advise the Sales team on upcoming tender renewals to ensure timely customer engagement.
Perform other duties and tasks as required.

We believe that in order to be the best fit with this position you will need to have the following qualifications:

•   Education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree.
•   Two years of relevant experience in tender and contract management or a comparable field.
•   Proven experience with computer applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other relevant software programs, is required
•   Excellent analytical skills, with ability to understand financial impact of decisions.
•   Excellent organizational skills.
•   Self-motivated, detail-oriented and excellent time/project management skills.
•   Results-oriented, with ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
•   Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well--verbally and in writing--with others.
•   Fluent in the language applicable to the region, both written and verbally

We are Global

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with an international sales force and clinical support team totalling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,300 people worldwide.

Merit Medical EMEA currently has over 300 employees, spread over more than 20 countries in the EMEA region.

Merit Maastricht (The Netherlands) is the European Headquarters and Distribution Center of Excellence. Much of Merit Medical’s world-class customer service happens here along with our excellent physician training courses. More than 100 employees work at this growing Merit campus and enjoy many benefits, such as flexible working hours and competitive salaries as well as learning opportunities and internships.

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with a 50/50 ratio of male and female employees and more than 30 nationalities. We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

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