Tender Specialist
At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to develop high performing products to study genomics with unprecedented flexibility and quality that enable researchers to better understand biology for the improvement of global health. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.
We are seeking a Tender Specialist who will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating tender activities across global markets for Element instruments, consumables, and services. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about tenders, thrives in a cross-functional environment, and can ensure compliant and competitive tender submissions.
This position will also provide opportunities to collaborate with leaders across the organization and gain insights into commercial strategy, pricing, and market access across global markets. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Inside Sales, and will be a remote role with a preference in The Netherlands.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end coordination of tender submissions across global markets
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirement
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Marketing teams
Support pricing strategy and margin optimization
Maintain tender documentation and audit readiness
Develop templates and improve tender processes
Track competitive activity and market trends
Support vendor documentation
Education and Experience:
Bachelorโs degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field
3โ7+ years of experience in tender management or commercial operations
Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or medical devices preferred
Familiarity with European procurement processes preferred
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
Fluent in English (required); additional European languages a plus
Strong project management and organizational skills
Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercial and pricing acumen
Physical Requirements:
Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
Location:
Remote โ The Netherlands preferred
Travel:
Up to 10% or as needed
Job Type:
Full-time
In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options and a discretionary annual bonus.
Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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We are seeking a Tender Specialist who will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating tender activities across global markets for Element instruments, consumables, and services. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about tenders, thrives in a cross-functional environment, and can ensure compliant and competitive tender submissions.
This position will also provide opportunities to collaborate with leaders across the organization and gain insights into commercial strategy, pricing, and market access across global markets. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Inside Sales, and will be a remote role with a preference in The Netherlands.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end coordination of tender submissions across global markets
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirement
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal, and Marketing teams
Support pricing strategy and margin optimization
Maintain tender documentation and audit readiness
Develop templates and improve tender processes
Track competitive activity and market trends
Support vendor documentation
Education and Experience:
Bachelorโs degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field
3โ7+ years of experience in tender management or commercial operations
Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or medical devices preferred
Familiarity with European procurement processes preferred
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
Fluent in English (required); additional European languages a plus
Strong project management and organizational skills
Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercial and pricing acumen
Physical Requirements:
Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds
Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours
Location:
Remote โ The Netherlands preferred
Travel:
Up to 10% or as needed
Job Type:
Full-time
In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options and a discretionary annual bonus.
Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience.
We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Apply To This Job