Job DescriptionPosition Summary: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 ManagerFrequent Contacts:Account Managers, Key Account ManagersProduct Specialists, Sales Specialists, Product ManagersFinanceLegal CounselAccounts Receivable/Payable TeamSupply ChainCustomer ServiceSenior Leadership TeamCustomersMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:Experience with tender submissions, contracts/legal or related experiencePrevious sales or customer service experienceMeticulous attention to detailPassion for providing outstanding customer service and achieving results through othersExcellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbalAble to handle fast paced environment and work to tight deadlinesStrong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise based on key result areasStrong time management capabilities to optimally meet agreed deadlinesHighly motivated and resourceful individual that constantly seeks new ways to improve how work is doneAbility to navigate sophisticated customer RFP and contract documentsAbility to understand and prepare financial analysis and reportsExcellent interpersonal and communications skills with ability to build relationships with internal & external customers and staff to achieve resultsAbility to handle pressure and achieve desired outcomesExcellent digital literacy included in Microsoft Office, the ability to learn new concepts and packages as required by the positionIntermediate or Advanced Excel skillsOther Job Requirements:Adhere to OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environmentThermo 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.
