Tender and Contract Manager MENA

Stryker; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company seeks a Tender and Contract Manager in Dubai. The role involves managing the tender process, ensuring compliance, and developing strategic relationships. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, with a focus on tender and contract management, along with fluency in English and Arabic. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and requires strong organizational and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience including at least 5 years in tender and contract management.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end tender, contract, and pricing processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate with Divisions and Functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the country commercial lead for tenders and contracts.
• Oversee the end-to-end tender process ensuring effective implementation.
• Manage and monitor contract performance ensuring adherence to terms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, Medical Education or related field

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

We are looking for a Tender and Contract Manager to support the region by managing tenders contracts and enabling crossdivisional deals. In this role you will oversee the endtoend tender process support contract negotiations and ensure excellence in contract management to strengthen Strykers market position across MENA region. You will collaborate with key functions and provide valuable market insights to drive business success in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the country commercial lead for tenders and contracts ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Oversee the endtoend tender process ensuring effective implementation and strict compliance.

• Manage and monitor contract performance ensuring adherence to terms and driving compliance visibility.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key tender authorities and procurement stakeholders.

• Provide strategic insights on procurement and tender landscape recommending future operating models.

• Collaborate with franchises commercial teams and business enablement functions to drive contract success.

• Lead and develop the tender and contracts team ensuring resource allocation and continuous improvement.

• Support franchises with contractual disputes and resolutions ensuring positive business outcomes.

• Ensure consistency in pricing policies and contract monitoring for both direct and indirect tenders.

• Continuously improve tools and systems to enhance commercial services and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

Required:

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Economics Business Finance Statistics Medical Education or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience including at least 5 years in tender and contract management.

• Fluency in English and Arabic with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong understanding of endtoend tender contract and pricing processes.

• Proven ability to collaborate with Divisions and Functions to drive successful tender submissions.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Preferred:

• Experience in the medical device industry within the MENA market.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and operate within a complex matrix organization.

• Legal qualification is a plus.

• Experience in developing and implementing tools to improve tender and contract management.

Travel Percentage: 20

Required Experience:

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