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Lead Tender Specialist- Nordics

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lead Tender Specialist- Nordics

Remote

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our organization as a Nordic Tender Team Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for the effective end to end management of Local Tenders for a unique scope of countries ensuring full tracking and coordination between the different functions/departments; leading a limited number of tender specialists, ensuring the successful execution of tender processes for our company's products and services in the Nordic region and will play a key role in driving business growth and maximizing revenue through effective tender management strategies.

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Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a group of Tender & Contract Specialists, providing regular performance reviews and coaching sessions.
  • Proactively manage work patterns and staffing levels to avoid backlog.
  • Monitor tender performance, providing regular reports and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Actively involve in the prioritization processes and tender intake.
  • Drive adherence to the Tender project management process.
  • Support the development of Gene AI for tenders and provide content for the centralized library.
  • Be actively involved in the recruitment and New Hire onboarding processes, ensuring that the best talent is brought into the organization. Updating work instructions/workflows to support tender activities.
  • Develop and maintain a positive work environment, encouraging dignity and respect for all team members.

Tender Responsibilities

  • Effectively manage and coordinate designated Tender projects
  • Use all available tools and templates for Tender project management.
  • Maintain a database of upcoming, pending, and past Tender responses and analyze Tender success rate
  • Build strong connections with Key Stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and meet deadlines.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and customer requirements for tender submission.
  • Upload documentation and work within customer-specific portals as needed.
  • Lead project debriefings, analyzing any issues or problems that occurred during the course of a project and applying lessons learned to the next proposal.
  • Provide assistance with customer and internal presentations.
  • Deliver Training to the sales team on the Tender processes.

Qualifications

  • Strong motivation in supervising a team of people.
  • Open and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others to the completion of tasks.
  • Proven ability to independently take ownership of initiatives and drive execution.
  • Ability to manage change effectively.
  • Experience in tender administration in the Nordic regions.
  • Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel & any data manipulation tools.
  • Fluency in Swedish and English, proficiency in an additional Nordic language is desirable.
  • Travel not to exceed 5%.

What's in it for you?

  • Annual performance bonus.
  • Fully remote working position.
  • Progression and development opportunities.
  • Other country-specific benefits.

Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01263213-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program