Tender and Contract Manager MENA

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

Job summary

A leading medical devices company in Dubai is seeking a Tender and Contract Manager to oversee tender processes and contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree related to the field and at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years specifically in tender and contract management. Fluency in English and Arabic is required. This role includes leading a team and providing strategic insights to strengthen market position in the MENA region.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the country commercial lead for tenders and contracts.
• Oversee the endtoend tender process to ensure effective implementation.
• Manage contract performance to ensure adherence to terms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Masters or Bachelors in Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, 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

Manager