Sr Specialist, Tenders

at  Ansell

WHY ANSELL?

At Ansell, by staying two steps ahead of workplace risk we aim to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people’s quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear, to keep workers safe and productive in industrial, medical, and consumer applications.
Discover more about our company, our team, and our values by visiting us at https://www.ansell.com.
Ansell is looking for a Sr Specialist, Tenders to join our team in Brussels, Krakow or Lithuania.
In this position you will play a vital role in providing support to the Chemical Body protection commercial team role in tenders and support in the route to market model.

WHAT YOUR ROLE WILL BE?

Collaborating with our cross functional teams, and reporting to the Assoc Director, Global Product Portfolio Management, you will have the opportunity to:

• Monitor and Manage subscriptions of global tender portals such as Mercell
• Work with Regional stakeholders to decide on best approach to win each tender (Direct Sales & Local Channel Partner)
• In collaboration with vertical stakeholders (Global and Regional Product Managers, Regulatory & Sales) develop and review proposal materials to ensure compelling offers
• Arrange and lead the contract /tender review meetings with internal stakeholders
• Develop tender and bid specifications with customers to align Ansell solutions with their applications.
• Create and maintain a global ‘market map’ of opportunities in the pipeline to ensure visibility for buying cycles
• Use experience of applications and solutions to become a trusted advisor to stakeholders in creating winning tender responses and bids.
• To be responsible for all product samples and documents are submitted within deadline requirements
• Inform the business of upcoming tenders to support financial and manufacturing forecasting
• Develop strong relationships with internal sales teams and Ansell channel partners to be the key contact point for Tender response and planning.

What will you bring to Ansell?

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Proven record of co-ordinating & leading public & private sector bid/ tender responses
• Know-how to engage with stakeholders and able to manage multiple bids/tenders
• Tenacious and results driven with sound business judgment; strong commercial acumen
• Exceptional problem solving and communication skills with analytical mindset and ability to work in a fast paced environment with deadlines
• Knowledge of Health & Safety/ PPE a plus
• Languages: Fluent English (written & oral)
• Strong alignment with Ansell Values:

WHATEVER YOU DO, TAKE PRIDE:

o Passion
o Reliable
o Integrity
o Deliver

o Empowerment

• This role requires ability to travel (<5%) and flexible working hours to suit global hours