Tender Specialist - Nordics

Job Title:Tender Specialist - CONMED Nordic
Region: Tender & Contract Manager - CONMED Nordic
Reporting to: Customer Tenders and Contracts - Nordic

Company Overview

CONMED is a global leader in medical technology, dedicated to developing and delivering surgical and patient monitoring products that empower physicians to provide superior care, achieving better clinical outcomes for their patients.

Our products, recognized as technological frontrunners in their respective fields, are trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide. We serve key specialties including Orthopaedics, Laparoscopic, Robotic & Open Surgery, Gastroenterology & Pulmonology, and Cardiology & Critical Care, where the CONMED name is synonymous with quality and innovation.

With a diverse portfolio designed to meet the specific needs of each specialty, we offer our customers both choice and convenience, enhancing care at every touchpoint.

Job Summary

The Tender Specialist plays a critical role in the completion and management of public and private tenders and framework agreements across CONMED's surgical and orthopaedic portfolios in the Nordic region. The role directly supports the achievement of annual sales targets by ensuring timely and high-quality tender submissions.

This position requires strong coordination, communication, and attention to detail, and involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams globally. The successful candidate will contribute to long-term customer satisfaction, compliance, and business success.

Key Responsibilities

Tender and Framework Agreements

• Complete all tender and framework submissions to the highest standard, meeting strict deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate input from stakeholders, ensuring accurate and comprehensive information is gathered and submitted.
• Act as the central point of contact for all tender-related activity in the Nordic region.
• Work closely with global colleagues to ensure all tender submissions reflect best practices and align with CONMED's strong industry positioning.
• Keep the business regularly informed on the status, progress, and outcomes of tender opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and accessible records of all tender documents, timelines, and decisions for auditing and reporting purposes.

Environmental and Sustainability

• Ensure all tender submissions comply with current environmental legislation, sustainability criteria, and green procurement policies in the Nordic countries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental and sustainability requirements specific to healthcare tenders.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to obtain and integrate necessary sustainability documentation.
• Proactively seek opportunities to position CONMED's environmental credentials as a competitive advantage in tender responses.
• Track and report sustainability-related tender trends, helping shape internal processes and external messaging in alignment with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.

Pricing

• Support the Tender & Contract Manager - CONMED Nordic with the development and maintenance of pricing strategies that ensure competitiveness and profitability in line with corporate objectives.
• Assist in managing pricing processes for all tenders and frameworks.
• Monitor and respond to pricing requests from the sales team, ensuring consistency and compliance with internal guidelines.

General Compliance

• Adhere to and uphold all company policies and regulatory standards, including business conduct, corporate ethics, quality system compliance, and regulatory affairs. Proactively familiarize yourself with the specific policies and requirements relevant to your role, ensuring these standards are fully integrated into daily operations and long-term strategic planning. Consult with management or relevant departments as needed to guarantee full compliance with corporate policies and regulatory obligations.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.

Desirable

• A qualification in environmental and/or sustainability management.
• Proficiency in Finnish and Danish to a functional degree.

Skill, knowledge and attributes

Essential

• Proven experience in tendering in the Nordics.
• Keen interest and experience within environmental and sustainability.
• Excellent communication skills across written, verbal, and digital platforms.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong team player.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Customer-focused, with a clear understanding of how to deliver value to healthcare systems and professionals.