European Tender Strategy Lead

MicroPort; Netherlands; Presencial; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Group insurance

International exposure

Resumo da oferta

MicroPort is seeking an experienced European Tender Manager to lead end-to-end tender and public procurement across European markets. You will identify opportunities, develop winning bid strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure timely, compliant submissions of high-quality responses.

You will collaborate with Sales, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain to optimize tenders from identification to contract implementation, track performance, and share market insights.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in tender management, bid management, public procurement, or commercial operations within the medical device, MedTech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sector.
• Strong understanding of European and/or national public procurement processes and tender requirements.
• Experience managing complex, multi-country tenders and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, including experience with pricing and competitive analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex tender documentation and translate requirements into clear actions and deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with CRM, tender management, or procurement platforms is an advantage.
• Fluent English is essential; additional European languages are highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the end-to-end tender management process across selected European countries, from opportunity identification and qualification through to submission, award, and contract implementation.
• Monitor and identify relevant public and private procurement opportunities, including national, regional, and hospital-level tenders.
• Develop and implement tender strategies aligned with the company's commercial objectives and market priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional tender teams, ensuring clear ownership, responsibilities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyse tender documentation, eligibility criteria, technical specifications, pricing requirements, and contractual terms.
• Manage tender calendars and ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, compliant, and delivered within strict deadlines.
• Collaborate with Sales and Commercial teams to develop competitive and compelling tender responses.
• Partner with Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to gather and validate required documentation.
• Coordinate pricing and commercial proposals in collaboration with Finance, Sales, and senior management.
• Maintain a central repository of tender documentation, templates, certifications, product information, and supporting evidence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable European and national public procurement legislation and internal governance requirements.
• Support contract negotiations, tender awards, renewals, extensions, and post-award implementation.
• Track tender outcomes, analyse win/loss performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain tender KPIs and management reports, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Share market intelligence and insights regarding procurement trends, competitor activity, pricing, and customer requirements.
• Establish best practices and standardised tender processes across European markets.

Conhecimentos

Tender management

Bid management

Public procurement

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Pricing analysis

Communication skills

Fluent English

Travel willingness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business or Life Sciences

Ferramentas

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

CRM software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MicroPort is seeking an experienced European Tender Manager to lead end-to-end tender and public procurement across European markets. You will identify opportunities, develop winning bid strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure timely, compliant submissions of high-quality responses.

You will collaborate with Sales, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain to optimize tenders from identification to contract implementation, track performance, and share market insights.