Public Tender Operations & Contracts Specialist

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 42.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Rome, Italy, is seeking a Tender Operations and Contracts Specialist on a 6-month contract, part-time (20 hours/week) hybrid role. You will coordinate tender activities across Italy, Spain and Portugal, manage documentation, bonds, dashboards and reporting, and liaise with internal teams and external providers to support timely tender submissions.

This role requires rigor, confidentiality and proactive problem-solving to support successful tender execution and business

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with significant relevant experience.
• Experience in public tender management, preferably in pharma/healthcare.
• English (minimum B2); Spanish is a plus.
• Advanced MS Office, particularly Excel.

Mansioni

• Coordinate operational activities related to public tenders.
• Liaise with external tender service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate tender submissions.
• Coordinate the collection and maintenance of corporate documentation required for tender participation.
• Review published tenders, evaluating participation requirements, estimated quantities and tender base prices in collaboration with the Tenders Supervisor, Sales and Market Access.
• Review commercial documentation, pricing schedules and post-award contracts before internal approval.
• Support the management of contract amendments, extensions and approved price changes.
• Maintain and continuously update the Tender Dashboard, ensuring accurate tracking of tender status, products, quantities, contract duration, key deadlines and other relevant tender information to support business planning, reporting and decision-making.
• Maintain the Tender Repository and Tender Management database, ensuring accurate tracking of tenders, contracts, products, quantities and key milestones.
• Prepare reports and support business planning through accurate tender data management.
• Coordinate the management of bid and performance bonds, including assessment of bond requirements, coverage periods and amounts, liaison with the external insurance broker and the US Insurance Department, monitoring renewals, maintaining the bond tracking report and ensuring the timely release of bonds upon contract completion.

Conoscenze

Strong organizational skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Independent & collaborative work

Proactive problem-solving

Effective communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or related

Strumenti

Tender Management systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Rome, Italy, is seeking a Tender Operations and Contracts Specialist on a 6-month contract, part-time (20 hours/week) hybrid role. You will coordinate tender activities across Italy, Spain and Portugal, manage documentation, bonds, dashboards and reporting, and liaise with internal teams and external providers to support timely tender submissions.

This role requires rigor, confidentiality and proactive problem-solving to support successful tender execution and business