Tenders and Contracts Specialist

Stryker; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical technology company is seeking a Senior Tenders and Contracts Specialist in Newbury. This role involves managing the tender process, coordinating with multiple teams, and enhancing contract compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong organizational and communication skills, contributing to a motivated team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop your strengths and career.

In-house product training programs.

Comprehensive benefits including bonuses and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Tenders & Contracts preferred but not essential.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Strong discipline and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire tender process from identification to evaluation.
• Lead tender activities and coordinate with relevant functions.
• Evaluate tender outcomes and provide award analysis.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Process-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Tenders and Contracts Specialist

Location:

Newbury, UK.

Contract:

Permanent Contract.

Hybrid:

On average, 2 days per week on-site, with flexibility for more.

Role Overview:

In collaboration with the Associate Commercial Manager/Team Leader, you will manage the entire tender process—from identification to evaluation. You will lead tender activities and coordinate with Legal, Sales, Finance, Product Management, and other relevant functions to ensure compliance with each tender's terms and conditions.

You will serve as the first point of contact for legal inquiries related to customer contracts, working closely with legal counsel and sales teams to manage the contract database. The aim is to enhance the efficiency of contract compliance tracking and management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Scout tender opportunities through relevant platforms and websites.
2. Manage the Go/No-Go decision process with stakeholders and record consensus.
3. Register tenders in Nexus for direct and indirect submissions.
4. Review and understand tender requirements and terms.
5. Lead tender kick-off, pricing, and lessons learned meetings.
6. Create tender action plans with Gantt charts, including tasks, documents, RACI, and deadlines.
7. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for tender activities.
8. Review tender submissions and obtain approvals per the DOA matrix.
9. Communicate timelines and updates proactively to stakeholders.
10. Create Teams channels for tender documentation and tracking.
11. Support pricing evaluations with current and previous tender data.
12. Provide competitor information to divisions and pricing teams.
13. Evaluate tender outcomes and provide award analysis.
14. Continuously improve the tender process and communicate customer feedback.
15. Manage and update the regional COE content library.
16. Maintain tender forecasts and pipelines for senior management.
17. Manage distribution of draft and final contracts.
18. Oversee contract renewals and compliance using Nexus and other tools.
19. Maintain an accessible and organized contract management system.
20. Track sales and volume performance against customer commitments.
21. Update opportunity trackers and pipelines.
22. Gather market intelligence on competitor contracts with sales teams.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant experience in Tenders & Contracts preferred but not essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Strong discipline, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Structured, articulate, and process-oriented approach.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven.
• Diplomatic team player with excellent communication and writing skills.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to develop your strengths and career.
• In-house product training programs.
• Access to innovative products that improve lives.
• A motivated team committed to excellence.
• Comprehensive benefits including bonuses, healthcare, parental leave, wellness programs, onsite amenities, discounts, and awards.

About Stryker:

Stryker is a leading global medical technology company dedicated to making healthcare better. We offer a diverse range of products in orthopaedics, medical and surgical, neurotechnology, and spine. Our products are available in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.stryker.com.