Tender Executive

Job Description

About Us:

At AstraZeneca we are guided in our work by a strong set of values, and we’re resetting expectations of what a biopharmaceutical company can be. By truly following the science, we pioneer new methods, new thinking and bring unexpected teams together. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we’re on a mission to turn ideas into life changing medicines that transform lives. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. If you’re swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Accountable for Zero Breach in Tender submission by adhering to public channel SOP.
• Detailed reading of the Tender Terms and conditions.
• Prepare & submit the pre-bid representation in coordination with the Tender Manager & Sales Force.
• Coordinate with CFTs (Sales/Finance/Ops/Regulatory/Operations/SOTC and Quality) for related documentations and approvals.
• Closely work with the tender manager in representing for waiver or counter offers during participation.
• Compilation of the documentation for Tender and conduct internal QC with Tender Manager & Sales 48 hrs prior to the Tender submission timelines. Fulfil the deficiencies raised by TM or Sales.
• Submission of tenders in time with accuracy (with 0 deficiency) to ensure the technical qualification.
• Follow up on the Technical and price bid opening. Handover to Tender Support in case of awarded RC/LoA
• Recording all-tender related documents for future reference

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES NEEDED

• Subject Knowledge: Should have strong knowledge of regulatory & statutory documentation requirement for submission of the Tender
• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Govt. Portals & Gem Portal. Knowledge of the process for tender/corrigendum download & submission of tenders is required.
• Communication Skills: Should be flawless in written & spoken English.
  Comprehension & Interpretation: Should be able to comprehend the terms & conditions of the tender and interpret the same correctly to the stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Coordination: should have very good collaborative skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders for requirements in the Tender.
• Proactiveness & Time Management: Should be able to manage time well to submit the tenders well before the timelines.

Essential Educational Qualification:

B.Pharm/Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 3 years of experience in the Govt. tender participation for Pharma company

Experience in GeM tender submissions.

Desirable for the role:

Advanced Microsoft office skills

Reading & understanding of Hindi is an advantage.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.