Bids & Contracts Specialist - MedTech, Sydney

Brighter Signals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

4 days of volunteer leave

Wellbeing Day

Life insurance

Job summary

Brighter Signals in Sydney is seeking a Bids & Contracts Specialist to support tender submissions and contract management across Australia & New Zealand. Working closely with the Bids & Contracts Manager, you will help deliver high‑quality, compliant responses and manage public and private sector tenders with precision and pace.

The role requires a degree and a minimum of 3 years’ tendering and contracts experience, ideally within medical devices or a similarly complex environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with minimum 3 years’ tendering and contracts management experience.
• Experience in a large, complex organisation within medical devices is highly regarded.
• Strong organisation, project management and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with stakeholders across all levels.
• Ability to multi-task, manage complexities and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation, coordination and submission of high-quality, compliant tender responses for public and private healthcare customers across Australia & New Zealand
• Assisting in the management of public contract lifecycles, including contract awards, extensions, variations, pricing queries and contract governance activities
• Contributing to pre-tender planning by gathering market intelligence, supporting opportunity assessments and coordinating stakeholders to position the business for success
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external healthcare procurement stakeholders to ensure effective communication, collaboration and customer service
• Maintaining accurate tender and contract documentation, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bids & Contracts Specialist - MedTech, Sydney

Fuelled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalised treatments.

Visit us at https://www.jnj.com/medtech to see how your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

The Opportunity

A newly created role to support our continued growth, an opportunity is now available for a Bids & Contracts Specialist to join our team in Sydney. Working closely with the Bids & Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of tender submissions and contract management activities across Australia & New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation, coordination and submission of high-quality, compliant tender responses for public and private healthcare customers across Australia & New Zealand
• Assisting in the management of public contract lifecycles, including contract awards, extensions, variations, pricing queries and contract governance activities
• Contributing to pre-tender planning by gathering market intelligence, supporting opportunity assessments and coordinating stakeholders to position the business for success
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external healthcare procurement stakeholders to ensure effective communication, collaboration and customer service
• Maintaining accurate tender and contract documentation, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

About You

• Degree qualified with minimum 3 years’ experience in a tendering and contracts management role, experience within a large complex organisation within medical devices is highly regarded
• Strong organisation, project management and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail
• Proactive with a consultative approach, and the capacity to engage and work with cross functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders across all levels
• Ability to multi-task, manage complexities and work well under pressure

Why Choose Us

• Competitive remuneration package
• Continuous training and support
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements
• Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion
• Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents
• 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off
• Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritise self-care
• Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support
• Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind

And much more...

All applicants must have rights to work in Australia.