Tender and Contract Coordinator Portugal

Merit Medical is seeking a Tender & Contract Coordinator to manage the full lifecycle of tenders and contracts, ensuring timely, compliant submissions aligned with business goals. The role involves collaboration across departments and requires experience in tender management.

Location: Portugal

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze tender alerts to identify opportunities.
• Prepare and submit compliant tender applications.
• Collaborate with Sales on pricing strategies and submissions.
• Maintain awarded tenders in Oracle system and ensure contractual compliance.
• Keep e-catalogues and product classifications up to date.
• Analyze contract awards and performance metrics.
• Work with Regulatory, Legal, and HR teams for compliant submissions.
• Inform Sales of upcoming tender renewals.
• Contribute to process improvement projects.
• Support colleagues across regions as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in tender or contract management or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database tools.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).
• Experience with tender portals and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• Experience in cross-functional and/or international environments.
• Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, public procurement).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Additional European languages are a plus.