Government Bidding Lead

Getmeds Philippines Inc.; Las Piñas; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

HMO for dependents

Quarterly incentives

Career progression

Merit increase

Transport allowance

Meal allowance

Training & development

International travel

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Getmeds Philippines Inc. is seeking an experienced Government Bidding Head to lead the company’s government bidding operations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.

The role combines office-based and fieldwork, including site visits and meetings with government agencies. You will develop bidding strategies, ensure compliance with procurement rules, supervise bid preparation, and coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and hospitals to drive successful award outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 3–5 years of government bidding or procurement experience.
• Supervisory/managerial experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement procedures and PhilGEPS.
• Experience with government hospital bids and public-sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end government bidding from opportunity ID to contract award.
• Develop strategies to improve competitiveness in government procurement.
• Monitor PhilGEPS and other platforms for bidding opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal departments and partners to gather documents.
• Supervise bid tracking, submission schedules, and post-bid requirements.
• Conduct site visits and attend bid openings as needed.
• Lead and monitor the Government Bidding team.
• Handle bid clarifications and compliance concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Administration

Tools

PhilGEPS

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Getmeds Philippines Inc. is looking for an experienced and results-driven Government Bidding Head to lead and oversee the company's government bidding operations, particularly in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. The role involves managing bidding strategies, ensuring compliance with government procurement requirements, supervising bid preparation and submission, and coordinating with internal teams and government agencies.

This position requires a combination of office-based work and fieldwork, including attending bid openings, conducting site visits, coordinating with government hospitals and agencies, and handling other bidding-related activities as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end government bidding process, from opportunity identification and document preparation to bid submission and contract awarding.
• Develop bidding strategies to improve the company's competitiveness and success rate in government procurement.
• Monitor PhilGEPS and other government procurement platforms for relevant pharmaceutical and healthcare bidding opportunities.
• Review bidding documents, technical specifications, eligibility requirements, financial proposals, and other supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, and business partners to secure the necessary documents, quotations, and product information.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with government hospitals, procurement offices, and relevant government agencies.
• Supervise bid tracking, submission schedules, bid results, contract documentation, and post-bid requirements.
• Handle bid clarifications, negotiations, compliance concerns, and other procurement-related matters.
• Conduct fieldwork, including site visits, pre-bid conferences, bid openings, ocular inspections, and meetings with government representatives, as required.
• Lead, guide, and monitor the performance of the Government Bidding team to ensure timely and efficient execution of bidding activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve bidding procedures, documentation, compliance, and overall team performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in government bidding or procurement, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, team lead, or managerial role is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement procedures, PhilGEPS, bidding documentation, and applicable procurement regulations.
• Experience handling government hospital bids, pharmaceutical products, and public-sector procurement requirements is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Willing to work in a combination of office and field settings.
• Willing to travel for government meetings, site visits, pre-bid conferences, bid openings, and other work-related activities.
• Ability to work independently, lead a team, manage multiple deadlines, and make sound decisions under pressure.

WHY JOIN US?

• Additional leave benefits
• HMO with 2 FREE dependents upon regularization
• Quarterly incentives
• Career progression opportunities
• Annual performance-based merit increase
• Transportation and meal allowance
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunity to travel internationally, with all expenses paid
• Opportunities for promotion and long-term career growth