Strategic Tender Lead
Talent Search has been commissioned to recruit a Strategic Tender Lead for a company with revenue in the billions in the Gothenburg area.
Main Job Responsibilities:
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Be responsible for large and strategically complex bids, from in-depth analysis of the request for proposal to the final, winning submission
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The role does not involve any personnel responsibility, but you will act as a business-driven project manager with the authority to coordinate large cross-functional project teams to successfully bring bid processes to a close
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Lead and manage the commercial bidding process, including margins, pricing, sourcing, and business logic
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Move seamlessly between strategic dialogue with senior management and operational collaboration with individual product owners and buyers
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Interpret complex commercial and regulatory requirements under the Public Procurement Act (LOU) and work closely with legal counsel
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Identify risks, opportunities for margin optimization, and new supplier options to maximize the company’s growth, profitability, and competitive advantages
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Operationally manage and build financial models in Excel, and turn complex solutions into compelling business presentations in PowerPoint
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Ensure that bids meet all quality requirements, parameters, and internal guidelines to guarantee a successful delivery
To be considered for the role:
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At least 5 years of experience in the operational management and successful closing of large, complex deals, including several years of experience with full responsibility for the deal
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Understanding of public procurement (LOU) and the strict legal framework governing public processes
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Master's degree in a relevant field
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Expert-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, combined with a strong operational drive
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Background in complex and transaction-intensive industries; experience with scale-up operations in the MedTech sector is a plus
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Very strong commercial ownership with the ability to see processes through to completion and deliver under high performance requirements
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Strong project management skills, with experience leading teams through clear guidelines and strict scheduling
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Fluent in spoken and written Swedish and English
About the Process
Employment Type: Permanent Position
Scope: Full-time
Candidates will be introduced in Week 35, and interviews with our client will take place at that time.
Are you available and do you have the right qualifications? Apply now!
