Quotes & Tenders Specialist

UNAVAILABLE; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life science company in Watford is seeking a Quotes & Tenders Specialist to support tender and bid management processes. You will prepare quotes, manage tender submissions, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure compliance and accuracy. Candidates should be bilingual in English and Dutch, with strong communication skills and knowledge of the clinical diagnostics market. This role includes benefits such as private health insurance and pension matching.

Benefits

Pension matching up to 8%

Private health & dental insurance

25 days holiday plus your birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and industry is preferable.
• Knowledge of the life sciences and clinical diagnostics market is desirable.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender adverts and coordinate submissions with account managers.
• Manage the quality and timeliness of tender submissions.
• Prepare quotes according to customer requests.

Skills

Multilingual skills: English and Dutch

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Good computer literacy and presentation skills

Tools

SFDC

SAP

Job description

Overview

As a Quotes & Tenders Specialist, you will support the tender and bid management processes within our business. You will work both independently and as part of a team, researching and understanding pre-qualification and tender requirements to ensure accurate, compliant submissions that meet deadlines. You will be the first point of contact for all quotes and related inquiries from internal and external customers.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Review tender adverts for new business and coordinate submissions with account managers.
• Manage the quality and timeliness of tender submissions, including document handling via procurement portals and approval processes.
• Liaise with commercial teams to meet objectives.
• Complete PQQ, PFQ, and technical/compliance submissions for tenders and expressions of interest.
• Gather data and maintain a library of standard responses and documents.
• Process reagent rental contracts in SAP.
• Prepare quotes according to customer requests, ensuring all information is accurate.
• Manage approval flows for quotes to ensure timely delivery and compliance with pricing policies.
• Assist in developing new documentation and templates as needed.

What You Bring:

• Experience in a similar role and industry is preferable.
• Multilingual skills: English and Dutch mandatory; French desirable.
• Knowledge of the life sciences and clinical diagnostics market is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent written communication.
• Ability to work efficiently with cross-functional teams at different levels in a matrix organization.
• Good computer literacy and presentation skills.
• Experience with SFDC and SAP is desirable.

Who We Are

Bio-Rad has been advancing science and healthcare for 70 years. As a top five life science company, we develop and market high-quality research and diagnostic products. We are committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives and offer a collaborative, inclusive workplace that supports career growth and impact.

Benefits

Our rewards programs aim to enrich health, wealth, and wellbeing, including pension matching up to 8%, private health & dental insurance, life insurance, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, cycle scheme, on-site parking, discounts, referral scheme, and wellbeing support.

EEO Statement

Bio-Rad is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Agency Non-Solicitation

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies unless authorized by a Bio-Rad recruiter. We do not pay fees for unsolicited resumes.