Founded in 1955, Yusen Logistics is a global supply chain logistics company that provides ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services, and supply chain management – a seamlessly connected suite of supply chain solutions that delivers superior value, reliability, and expertise. Yusen Logistics is committed to developing employees that deliver consistent quality and service to our customers, and providing them with the skills, training, support, and opportunities they need to be successful. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

The Role:
We are looking to hire a GLOBAL HEALTHCARE TENDER SPECIALIST who will be responsible for managing and overseeing the tendering process within the healthcare sector on a global scale. Their primary role involves handling procurement activities, responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), and preparing tender submissions. The role requires a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic and competitive global environment. The Global Healthcare Tender Specialist plays a crucial role in securing business opportunities and contributing to the overall success of the organization within the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and procurement with knowledge of pharmaceutical and healthcare. The primary responsibility of the Tender Specialist will be to manage the tender process, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering competitive bids that meet the needs of our clients.

Our ideal candidate:
• Understand the scope of work, read RFI's/ITT's, and assist in strategy preparation.
• Schedule and coordinate various meetings from the kickoff meeting to determine strategy and identify wider Tender team, to the final meeting to approve submission.
• Project manage the compilation of information from various departments to complete business Tenders.
• Commercial & Technical qualification of all Tenders ensuring risk mitigation.
• Creation of Tender estimates and cost models.
• Ensuring that Tenders are delivered within the specified timescales and delivered to the client in a compliant way.
• Support Yusen tender teams in managing Healthcare tenders that are essential for the Healthcare Industry Vertical (Key Accounts). This requires knowledge of HC customers’ requirements; packaging, airline services, temperature-controlled market developments and more. All in close cooperation with the Yusen Healthcare quality organization.
• Lead the HCIV pricing project and work closely together with the Airfreight and Ocean Freight departments to improve the tender process for Healthcare and become more competitive.
• Develop relationships with the Pharma Departments of our core carriers to ensure the best rates and services for our Healthcare Customers.
• Develop relationships with the Packaging Suppliers to ensure the best rates/solutions.
• Guide the air and ocean teams in potential investments in Healthcare Business and the Return of Investments plan.
• Participate in the carrier performance review regarding pharma/temperature-controlled services and capabilities.
• Participate/facilitate post-mortems for HC related tenders and follow up on action items.
• Work in collaboration with the Regional and Global Yusen Healthcare Quality organization.
• Requires periodic international travel.
• Reports to the Global Healthcare Industry Vertical Lead based in Amsterdam.

Required skills & qualifications.
• Working experience, within procurement and healthcare industry/logistics.
• Previous experience in Tendering/Commercial environment.
• Competent in completing the full tender process from ITT receipt through to Contract Award.
• Proven track record in securing high value contracts.
• Experience in compiling responses to public procurement tenders in Pharma and Healthcare markets
• Master's degree level education in Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Management. CIPS qualification preferred.
• Fluent in English in both oral and written
• Sound knowledge of GDP and preferably GMP
• Pro-active personality, able to work independently
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and a multi-cultural environment

What we offer.

A unique opportunity to engage, drive and develop yourself in a global company. This role comes with a great deal of freedom, responsibilities and challenges. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Diversity Statement.

At Yusen we are committed to fostering a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) for all our employees and stakeholders. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Benefiting from creative solution derived as a result of embracing differences. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment.

THIS IS HOW IT WORKS

• To apply, use the link.
• We are intrigued by your application and will reach out to you for a phone call.
• Successful call? Let's meet live or via video.
• Meet potential team members in a friendly interview.
• As part of our assessment process (if applicable), complete an assessment to gauge your skills and abilities.
• Final stage: negotiate terms, sign, and welcome onboard!