Team Lead Sales Support, Tender and Contracts

Applied Medical; Amersfoort; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

27 vacation days

Commuting allowance

Training & development

Pension plan

Health insurance contributions

Volunteer days

Job summary

Applied Medical in Amersfoort (NL) is seeking a Team Leader Tender & Contracts to coach and develop our Tender & Contracts coordinators supporting sales of medical devices across Northern Europe and Scandinavia. You will ensure accurate administration of hospital sales agreements and drive KPI attainment while coordinating escalations and cross‑functional input.

You will lead a small international team, shape mid‑term strategy, and plan business continuity and succession, aligning with

Qualifications

• Two years in a leadership position.
• Three years in a deadline-driven role (sales support, procurement, or project management).
• Professional experience in an international environment.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and empower the Tender & Contracts team with mentorship and succession planning.
• Ensure correct administration of hospital sales agreements across multiple countries.
• Coordinate escalations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise sales leadership on contract requirements and compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Cross-cultural communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you an energizingpeople lead looking for a working culture fuelled by integrity and teamwork?

Do youhave the positive outlook and adaptabilitytoconnectwithpeople withdifferent backgroundsandcommunication styles?

At Applied Medical we arelooking foraTeam Lead to coach and develop our Tender & Contracts coordinators that support the sales of our medical devices in Northern Europe and Scandinavian countries.

In this varied and crucial role, you are ultimately responsible for the correct administration of our sales agreements with groups of public and private hospitals across UK, Ireland, Norway, Danmark, Sweden and Finland. You empower your team, make sure day-to-day activities are efficiently prioritized and that KPIs are met. As the link between the department and the rest of the organization, you also coordinate escalations to internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, you provide mid‑term strategy, and plan business continuity and succession.

Within Applied Medical, this role has the title of Team Leader Tender & Contracts, and reports to the Manager Tender & Contracts. This position is based at our European headquarters in Amersfoort (NL), where you will join a culture fueled by collaboration, innovation, and openness, driven by our mission to make a positive, meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and empower your team

• Support and enhance positive collaboration
• Provide mentorship, feedback, and support to help team members grow and thrive
• Plan for succession, recruitment, onboarding, and training to ensure long‑term team resilience and business continuity

Lead withintegrity

• Set clear goals aligned with departmental strategy and ensure timely execution
• Assign responsibilities, monitor team and individual performance to maintain high standards of accountability and quality
• Navigate a highly regulated environment by promoting compliance, maintaining internal procedures and recommending improvements

Collaborate across borders

• Build and maintain understanding of public procurement in healthcare in the jurisdictions under your responsibility, assess and promote compliance accordingly
• Advise (senior) sales leadership on how to approach contract requirements
• Navigate interactions with local sales teams as well as departments based in Amersfoort with diplomacy — balancing assertiveness with empathy to foster productive collaboration.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership position
• At least 3 years of experience in a deadline‑driven position, ideally in sales support, project management, or procurement
• Professional experience in an international environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Nice‑to‑have: Knowledge of Danish, Norwegian or Swedish is considered a strong advantage
• Nice‑to‑have: Experience with SAP is considered an advantage

What we offer

• An international working environment, fueled by respect and a healthy work‑life balance tailored to the business and team member’s needs
• 27 paid vacation days (based on fulltime contract) with option to purchase five additional days
• This is mainly an on‑site role with hybrid options
• Commuting allowance of €0,23/km or full coverage of public transportation costs
• A wide variety of internal trainings and development possibilities and a tuition program for external trainings
• The opportunity to pro‑actively work on your vitality and fitness
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities, including green areas, in‑house restaurant and gym
• Additional benefits, such as:
  • Attractive pension scheme (your contribution at 4%, ours at 12%)
  • €50 net monthly health insurance contribution
  • Two (paid) days per year dedicated to volunteering activities
  • Several fun company events and meaningful initiatives organized throughout the year

At Applied Medical, we are committed to make a meaningful, positive difference, each and every day. Within our European headquarters in Amersfoort (NL), we develop, manufacture and support the implementation of our advanced medical devices across Europe and the MENA region. Applied’s team members enjoy working in an environmentally friendly and international environment, in which people of diverse backgrounds are valued, challenged, and acknowledged. We support our team members by giving them opportunities of ongoing learning and education, possibilities to take part in community volunteering activities and a variety of onsite exercise classes and health activities.