Cantel UK Limited
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Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Tenders and Contracts Administrator
Overview
SUMMARY: Cantel is a highly dynamic, global Medical company that manufacturers, develops and supplies innovative medical products to hospitals across the UK, together with a core group of international distributors. This role within the Commercial Department supports the Tenders and Contracts Managers in the completion of tender and quotation submissions to win Capital and Consumables business for Cantel’s products in the UK and managing Cantel’s UK’s Tenders and Customer Contracts/Price Agreements.You will also work closely with Sales and Commercial Management teams to provide administrative support to support the preparation and submission of tender and quotations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the preparation and submission of Consumable and Capital tender and quotation requests. Work closely with two Tenders and Contracts managers in creating pricing schedules and keeping systems and departments up to date with correct pricing and sales information. Work to support Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers, Marketing, Sales Support Teams, Finance and QA/RA. Work closely with Tender and Contracts Managers together with Account Managers for preparing and reviewing special pricing agreements, budget planners, ad-hoc pricing. Participate in customer meetings off-site to gain an understanding of tender requirements and how to maximize response scores. Develop and maintain a library of appropriate standardised information and documents to streamline the tender response process. Review and monitor online portals to alert the Tenders and Contracts managers to new tender opportunities. Provide cover for certain tasks during the absence of the Tender and Contracts Managers. Participate in Internal and External customer facing meetings in relation to special pricing requests and customer contracts. Preparation, involvement and participation in Private Group Review meetings. Review performance and purchasing for contracts or price agreements and production of Quarterly Reports. Develop and prepare Private Group Data Reports for Key Account Managers. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR POSITION: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, email systems and Microsoft Access IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE: Strong verbal and written communication skills A drive to offer outstanding external and internal service Excellent communication skills Strong IT skills, knowledge and experience of Microsoft applications Demonstrate excellent organisation and administrative skills Ability to work well under pressure Knowledge of UK NHS tender processes would be desirable Knowledge of Sage or another similar ERP system would be desirable