The role holder is responsible for the operational tender process and pricing management of Vantive products and services, collaborating with the Commercial and Functional Teams.Key AccountabilitiesDocumentation management for tenders and initiate the planning & coordination activities with the Commercial teams to ensure that tenders are submitted in line with best practiceCollate & gather key internal & external business information required for tender submissionsIdentify discrepancies where public procurements that are related to the business in line with competition criteria/local procurement laws and escalate this management & relevant stakeholdersResponsible for commercial contract management, ensuring compliance with contractual terms (e.g. contract prolongations) and inform Commercial teams accordingly. Optimise internal CRM systems for the tender/contract process to maximise efficiency and outputSupport Commercial teams when creating new quotes for pricing activity and contract termsOwn the pricing management process, undertake pricing system administration and support Commercial Teams & Customer Service Teams with pricing activities (e.g. price increases, price disputes)Conduct inductions and upskilling interventions for internal stakeholders on the Company tender and pricing processEssential CriteriaQualifications Degree in Economics/Finance would be advantageousHolding or working towards CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply OperationsSkillsStrong administrative skillsHigh attention to detailGood written and verbal communication skillsProcess-drivenExperienceProven experience of managing the tender process (within the medical/healthcare industry including the NHS would be preferable)Established experience of applying project management practicesPrevious experience of using CRM systems would be advantageousGood experience in delivering presentation for wider audiencesKnowledgeGood level of knowledge in best practice of tender managementBasic knowledge of UK and Ireland procurement lawsJob RequirementsThis role is homebased with travel to office locations within the UK
Job Title
Contracts Specialist