Bids And Tenders Representative (M/W/D) / Gestionnaire D'Appels D'Offres (H/F/D)

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. 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 and Tenders representative/ Gestionnaire d'Appels d'Offres position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

You will manage effective, high quality tender responses and contract handling with customers and commercial partners while ensuring accuracy as well as quality and legal compliance.

• Contract handling - collaborate with sales and compliance to create new contracts, and track existing contracts. Ensure pricing and associated records are accurately created and maintained.

• Perform basic data analysis and generate routine reports

• Remain up to date with local and regional tender requirements (legal requirements within MedTech)
• Respond to inquiries and requests from stakeholders and resolve issues with limited scope
• Other incidental duties

• Bachelor's Degree in in related field,

• 2 years' of tendering experience in the French public market, with good working knowledge of French procurement law.

• Previous health care or MedTech industry experience would be highly regarded but is not mandatory.

• Fluency in professional English is required, as the role involves regular communication in an international environment. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate impeccable command of French, both spoken and written , to ensure clear and professional interactions with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Proven structured, organised approach to work tasks, high attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast paced, cross-functional team environment
• Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Adhere 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

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in France?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in France also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

• Flexible working hours, remote working

• Profit sharing

• Risk Life Insurance

• Comprehensive Medical plan (including online access to healthcare)

• Service Awards

• Works Council social and cultural activities

• Enhanced Leave Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.