Tender Manager (m/w/d) Business Unit Distribution Partners

Overview

Tender Manager (m/w/d) Business Unit Distribution Partners

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the entire tender process – from identification to submission and follow-up
• Collaborate with Regional Directors to develop profitable and competitive proposals
• Ensure compliance with national and international tender regulations and deadlines
• Mitigate risks and avoid penalties through close control of delivery timelines, payment processes, and negotiations
• Evaluate and prioritize tenders based on commercial potential and associated risks
• Develop and utilize market intelligence processes to identify relevant tenders at an early stage
• Maintain systematic documentation of all tender activities and prepare comprehensive reports and dashboards
• Analyze KPIs to continuously optimize the tender strategy
• Present decision-making materials and strategic recommendations to senior management
• Coordinate across internal departments (e.g. Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance)

Qualifications

• Completed university degree, ideally with a focus on business administration, finance, or a comparable field (Master’s degree preferred)
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in international tender management, preferably in a regulated environment
• Fluent in both written and spoken German and English; additional language skills – especially French – are a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly, convincingly, and tailored to different audiences – both internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced international environment
• Intercultural competence and a proven internationally oriented mindset
• Strong business acumen, with a solid understanding of numbers and strong analytical thinking
• Structured and process-oriented working style with a keen eye for detail and quality
• Team player with assertiveness and the ability to effectively manage various internal and external interfaces

What we offer

• Flat hierarchies and pleasant working environment
• Individual training program
• Attractive remuneration
• Corporate benefits (discounts for our employees)
• Canteen and meal allowance
• Day care center 'BioNest'
• Further education and training
• Free parking garage for our employees incl. charging facilities for your e-car

About Biotest

Healthcare is team work. As international as a corporation, as personal as a medium-sized business: this is the culture at Biotest. As a global specialist in immunology and haematology, our mission is called “saving lives”. We give new perspective to chronic illnesses with innovative products and groundbreaking research. Motivated employees are therefore essential. Individual promotion and development prospects are part of everyday life for us. Join a team of 2,700 employees with great ideas.