UK Contract Analyst

Henry Schein Inc; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Overview:

This role would suit a strong administrator ideally with an understanding of contracts and tenders. Need to be meticulous with good attention to detail, be highly organised requiring multi-tasking and prioritisation in a dynamic sales driven environment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for searching the Bid Tracker database using pre-defined search criteria to identify Public Sector tender opportunities.
2. Receive tender documents, manage the tender process, collate internal information and produce documentation to given timescales.
3. Work out configuration options for pricing solutions. Preparation of full documentation for the sales teams to deliver to the customer.
4. Provide data analysis on pricing models and bid solutions, forecasting margins and gross profit, working with the finance team where applicable.
5. Ensure qualification and review processes are completed in accordance with company policy and practices.
6. Manipulate data and produce management information. Communicate effectively to senior management the status of quotes, bids and tenders, audits & reviews and all contract pricing.
7. Monitor and maintain statistics on the outcome of all tenders.
8. To monitor the expiry dates of all contracts and take appropriate action.
9. To develop and maintain a database of standard response documents and appendices etc. for use with tenders and proposals to ensure consistency of response to clients.
10. Liaise with business units, sales managers and their teams.
11. Attend exhibitions, conferences and sales meetings, as required.
12. Provide support to the corporate team for all pricing, quotes, bids & tenders. Provide sales support for incoming queries and enquiries.
13. Manage the Price Plan & reviews process to agreed service levels for Field Sales Consultants & Kent Outbound.
14. Produce reports for external corporate customers, Sales Managers and Senior Management.
15. Manage & report on internal process to SOX guidelines.
16. To be cross trained and backup for the customer gate-keeper role.
17. Provide monthly operations reports to senior management.
18. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.

This role is extremely varied; therefore, the job description is not exhaustive and the role holder will be required to participate in other duties as required by the business.

Job Skills & Experience Required:

To succeed in this role, you will need the following:

Skill & Experience:

Qualifications:

• Must be IT literate in Word, Outlook and Excel to an advanced level; knowledge of Access and PowerPoint would be an advantage.

Experience:

• Dental product knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
• Sound IT knowledge and awareness of JDE functionality or other ERP system.
• High level of competency in proposal production within a Public Sector environment.

Person Specification:

We believe the type of person best suited to this role will:

• Have a high level of competency in proposal production within a Public Sector environment.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Have good organisational skills.
• Have a good level of communication skills both written and verbal.
• Have strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Have an excellent telephone manner.
• Be customer focused.
• Be positive, pro-active and self-motivated.
• Be an enthusiastic team player at all times.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday a year, with ability to buy up to 5 days holiday each year.
• Life Insurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Apps.
• Employee discounts.
• A hybrid, flexible working culture.

About Henry Schein:

At Henry Schein, our mission is to provide innovative, integrated health care products and services; and to be trusted advisors and consultants to our customers - enabling them to deliver the best quality patient care and enhance their practice management efficiency and profitability.

We know that our Team Schein Members (TSMs) are integral to bringing our mission to life and our success has been built on the commitment of Team Schein, a highly motivated and diverse group of professionals who are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers. Every TSM shares a singular focus, fostering an environment that allows each of us to achieve our goals.

Henry Schein offers a diverse range of career opportunities, and we firmly believe that by fostering an environment built on ethics, open communications, mutual benefits, creativity, and recognition of the contributions of all TSMs—at all levels—we can help ensure that our best years are yet to come. As such, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and our integrated approach to diversity and inclusion ensures success by cultivating our Culture, recruiting, and retaining diverse Talent, supporting our Marketplace, and continuing our commitment to Society.

As a business we are committed to fulfilling our responsibilities as a Corporate Citizen, and we’ve been recognised for nine consecutive years by Ethisphere as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies.

Henry Schein is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment in all spheres of its operation. Henry Schein UK Holdings strives to operate a policy of equal opportunity and not discriminate against any person gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.