Bids & Tenders Specialist UK & Nordics at Fortive in NL

Title: Bids & Tenders Specialist UK & Nordics

Location: Remote, Europe

Languages: English and Swedish

The Bids & Tenders Specialist UK & Nordics will manage tenders, quotations, contracts, and pricing as well as other ad-hoc activities in UK and Scandinavia and potentially other regions in EMEA should there be a business need.

Under limited supervision, general direction and in accordance with all applicable government laws, regulation and ASP policies, procedures and guidelines, the Bids & Tenders Specialist UK & Nordics will:

• Lead pre-tender monitoring activities, requirement assessment and liaise with Commercial, Legal, Marketing, Tax/Finance, HR, Quality, Regulatory and Compliance teams to gather required documentation to participate, work with Sales to develop pricing strategy, submit tenders and lead post-tender monitoring.
• Cooperate with Commercial, Customer Service and Finance departments on Price Governance – this includes managing approvals for different type of deals as well contract compliance.
• Show an understanding that B&T actions can directly impact SOX and engage in active collaboration towards it.
• Manage Bids and Tender Tracking, Contracts, and Price reporting
• Independently drive the development of tender responses in close cooperation with mainly the Commercial as well as other departments.
• Ensure on-time approval of economic and technical proposals part of the tender packages.
• Manage all relevant administrative documents.
• Manage direct contact to customers to clarify tender questions and ad-hoc requests
• Manage SalesForce & SAP systems to create quotes & execute customer-related actions
• Manage continuous improvement of reporting tools and review processes.
• Ensure accurate update of systems and data bases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to drive continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses, and Affiliations:

• Fluency in English and Swedish. Other language skills are also a strong asset.

• Strong experience with commercial departments (Sales, Marketing and Finance)

• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management tools, especially Salesforce and SAP

  Highly Valued:

• Tender & Bid Management

• Public Procurement & Compliance

• Tender Portal Management

• Contract & Commercial Review

• Stakeholder Coordination

• Project Management

• Strong analytical and structured mindset

Here are a few examples of the traits we value for this role:

• The ability to gather data, perform analysis, and clearly articulate conclusions and recommended strategy.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to thrive within environment of deadlines and pressure
• Personal integrity and strong ethics are critical to success in this position
• A strong work ethic and passion for commercial success.
• Ability to establish and maintain trust internally with many departments and externally with customers.
• Strong sense of teamwork and satisfaction with success of team.
• Passion for Continuous Improvement.
• Flexibility and willingness to support other regions if required
• Be familiar with and able to thrive in a multinational and multicultural environment
• Ability to work independently as well as remotely

The below salary ranges apply only to candidates who are located in Italy and employed under Italian local terms and conditions.

The salary range for this position is €38,600 - €64,400. This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Advanced Sterilization Products

ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.