Location : in our offices in Madrid, on a hybrid working schedule (3 days per week in office + 2 days per week working from home).
About the role :
As a part of EMEA Quotes & Tender Organization, this position is responsible for leading and developing the performance and processes of Tender, Quotes and Contracts management across Iberia (Portugal and / or Spain). The position will be based in Madrid, Spain and reports to the Quotes & Tender Manager Iberia.
Your responsibilities include :
- Providing daily management and direction of the Quotes & Tender team; monitoring team performance against service indicators on an ongoing basis, initiating corrective actions, preparing reports, summaries, analysis and documentation on all aspects of department function.
- Identifying and pursuing opportunities for process improvement and harmonization, and supporting a value improvement culture within the team to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Supporting and collaborating in EMEA Pricing & Tender initiatives, including implementation and change support at the local level.
- Working closely with other tender teams across EMEA to share and learn best practices which can be leveraged locally within the Iberia team.
- Supporting key stakeholders to ensure quotes and tenders are submitted & implemented in a timely manner, at a professional level and according to legal requirements.
- Developing first-class relationships within the organization; building a partnership approach with business leaders, legal counsel, sales teams in the provision of tenders and contracts, and identifying sales enhancement opportunities.
- Performing all personnel management activities for Iberia Quotes & Tender staff, including recruitment, training, performance appraisal, salary management and professional development in collaboration with HR Manager; coaching others in the team on a best-in-class customer services model.
- Supporting review of terms, conditions and quality submission of all tendering and contract documentation.
- Reporting upwards to Quotes & Tender Manager Iberia with a connection to the Regional Customer Care Leadership team.
- Keeping up to date with local rules and legislations regarding public and private tenders.
- Demonstrating awareness of broad industry trends and their impact on local / regional sales activities, with a particular focus on the procurement initiatives in Iberia.
- Representing the Quotes & Tender team in case of internal or external audits in close collaboration with Customer Care Management.
What we are looking for :
- Law, Economics or similar Degree or 5 years’ experience in a similar position, in the healthcare sector either from industry or from health sector.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to influence and communicate through different layers in the organization.
- Analytical skills and business mindset.
- Highly detailed, structured and organized.
- Strong willingness to actively take on and exemplify responsibility and to positively guide your own team through change processes.
- Resilience and foresight, even in pressure situations, as well as the ability to manage both internal and customer projects, to work independently under tight deadlines and to motivate others.
- Fluent / Native Spanish; preferred fluent / native Portuguese; good English level.
- Fostering a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal / country and regulatory requirements).
- Solid understanding of reading and writing contracts.
- Understanding of procurement landscape in Iberia.
- SAP is a plus.
- Service Cloud user is a plus.
What can we offer to you :
- Permanent working contract with attractive benefits, such as :
Private Health and Life Insurance.
- Ticket Restaurants.
- Free snacks and coffee in the office.
- Office gym.
- Work-life balance.
- Working in an international environment.
- Inspirational colleagues & culture.
We, Boston Scientific, are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not and will not make any personnel decisions based on a person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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