ANZ Tenders & Contracts Administrator

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

The ANZ Tenders & Contracts Administrator will support our ANZ business in the administration, coordination and maintenance of all commercial tenders and contracts. You will lead and deliver contract compliance across various areas including reporting, product and price maintenance, tender briefings and working with government contract personnel.
Key Responsibilities:
Scan tender notifications and seek opportunities for our business.
Log tenders and coordinate tender requests.
Prepare & lodge all tender submissions in accordance with RFT (request for tender) guidelines to a highly professional standard.
Coordinate samples and respond to requests by contract authorities.
Lead tender submissions on behalf of the tender team and ensure responses are delivered in line with tender timelines.
Communicate progress to all internal and external team members.
Own the implementation of our awarded equipment/instrument tenders using project management skills to ensure key achievements are met.
Identify obstacles that may affect key contract milestones and mitigate or escalate as the need arises.
Liaise with commercial team members and provide insights to any customer activity. Communicate where action or follow up is required.
Utilise Salesforce.com to record tender and contract activity.
Participate in product/vendor/systems meetings to stay up to date on new product lines and current systems.
Maintain a professional and positive attitude whilst being committed to things we value: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.
Other duties as determined by your Manager
Frequent Contacts:
Account Managers, Key Account Managers
Product Specialists, Sales Specialists, Product Managers
Finance
Legal Counsel
Accounts Receivable/Payable Team
Supply Chain
Customer Service
Senior Leadership Team
Customers
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Experience with tender submissions, contracts/legal or related experience
Previous sales or customer service experience
Meticulous attention to detail
Passion for providing outstanding customer service and achieving results through others
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
Able to handle fast paced environment and work to tight deadlines
Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise based on key result areas
Strong time management capabilities to optimally meet agreed deadlines
Highly motivated and resourceful individual that constantly seeks new ways to improve how work is done
Ability to navigate sophisticated customer RFP and contract documents
Ability to understand and prepare financial analysis and reports
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with ability to build relationships with internal & external customers and staff to achieve results
Ability to handle pressure and achieve desired outcomes
Excellent digital literacy included in Microsoft Office, the ability to learn new concepts and packages as required by the position
Intermediate or Advanced Excel skills
Other Job Requirements:
Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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