Nordic Tender & Contracts Specialist

Penumbrainc; Norway; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness subsidy

Employee Assistance Program

Family care leave

Extra vacation days

Stock Purchase Program

Accident insurance

Job summary

Penumbra is seeking a Tender Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of Nordic tenders, coordinating with Sales, Marketing and cross-functional teams. You will monitor procurement platforms, prepare compliant responses, and maintain extensive tender records.

A focus on efficiency, data analysis, and regulatory compliance is essential to drive success across Norway and the Nordics. Fluent English and a Nordic language proficiency are preferred, with at least two years in tender management and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in tender management.
• Experience with public procurement processes, ideally within the Nordic region.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in one of the Nordic languages is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with tender management systems is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Structured, reliable, proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in MedTech, life sciences, or pharma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the full lifecycle of tenders across the Nordics (Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Iceland), including RFP monitoring, bid preparation, submission, and tracking.
• Monitor public procurement platforms and proactively identify relevant tender opportunities.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit high-quality, competitive, and compliant tender responses.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to gather inputs and support submissions.
• Maintain and organize tender documentation, pricing, and related records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate and optimize tender processes and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal QMS and regional regulations while handling sensitive data responsibly.
• Analyze and report on tender-related data to support business decisions.

Skills

Tender management

Public procurement

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Structured working style

Tools

MS Office

Tender management systems

Job description

Penumbra is seeking a Tender Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of Nordic tenders, coordinating with Sales, Marketing and cross-functional teams. You will monitor procurement platforms, prepare compliant responses, and maintain extensive tender records.

A focus on efficiency, data analysis, and regulatory compliance is essential to drive success across Norway and the Nordics. Fluent English and a Nordic language proficiency are preferred, with at least two years in tender management and a