Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Bids Specialist position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

How you´ll make an impactResponsible for public and private quotationsKnowledge in Secop system ( Colombia´s public purchase system)Knowledge in BIONEXO , ARIBA, MEDICAL BM systems (Colombia´s private purchase system)Knowledge of public bids in Costa Rica (desirable)Work closely with commercial team, to receive price proposals, product identification and permission to send quotation for the customer.Analyze, develop tender strategies and handle tenders and contracts with customers and commercial partners while ensuring quality and legal compliance.Identify risks of not attendance to contractsContribute to the development of tender strategies for the assigned areaRemains up to date with local and regional tender/HMO requirements (legal requirements within MedTech)Act as a Quality and compliance specialist for the local organization (ISO, SOX, SOPs, internal/external controls)Perform Tender identification and assessmentPerform Tender submission, outcome analysis and contract handlingAccountable for productivity and quality metrics of staff, and provide regular standard progress reports and quality metrics to management and cross-functional stakeholdersPartner with sales mgrs and reps to manage effectively bids and HMO, participate in improvement projectsPerform routine and ad-hoc data analysis and generate reportsRespond to inquiries and requests from stakeholders and resolve issues with some complexityIdentify opportunities for innovations in processes.Management and input of purchasing orders – Costa Rica

What you will needBachelor's Degree in related field3-4 years of previous analytical knowledge including, spreadsheets, database management systems, and word processing Required

What else will help youProven expertise in MS Office SuiteExcellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skillsAbility to quantify abstract conceptual data into concrete analysisGood problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skillsSolid knowledge and understanding of analytics and tender managementSolid knowledge and understanding of analytics and private quotesSolid knowledge of business acumenStrict attention to detailAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levelsAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentMust be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific projectsAbility to build productive internal/external working relationshipsAdhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control