Contracts Team Leader

Contracts Team LeaderWe are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Team Leader to join our Sales & Marketing Team. The Contracts Team Leader will manage the tendered and contracted business elements of the Fresenius Kabi and Calea portfolio and will line manage a team of Contract Co-Ordinators and Bid Writers. The position is full-time Monday Friday and is based in Runcorn.Fresenius Kabi is a global health care company that specialises in lifesaving medicines and medical technologies for infusion, transfusion, clinical nutrition and biosimilars. Our expansive portfolio of products provides essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. As a global health care group with more than 100 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and life sciences, we have more than 30,000 employees worldwide, with just over 1000 in the UK & Ireland.ResponsibilitiesManage a team of Associate Contracts Co-ordinators, Contracts Co-ordinators and Bid WritersLead on the tender process for all business streams and work closely with the senior Sales and Marketing management team to complete tender submissionsEnsure a high standard and consistent approach is taken with all tenders to improve tender successReview the Contracts Advance tracker report daily to ensure all potential opportunities are capturedCover bid writing responsibilities, including drafting of responses, meeting stakeholders and updating responsesEnsure the systems and processes are in place to ensure pricing accuracy for all customersRegularly review tender documentation to ensure accuracy and correct representation of Fresenius Kabi and CaleaQualifications/experienceExperience of managing complex public sector tenders, preferably NHSDegree or equivalent preferredLine management experience essentialSenior sales/sales management experienceBenefitsContributory Pension Scheme (rises with service)Role specific tailored training and development planLife Insurance (4 x salary, death in service)25 days holiday (rises to 27 after 5 years service) and ability to buy/sell holidaysMaternity, Paternity and Adoption LeaveProfessional fees paidBike to work schemeLong Service AwardsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree onsite parking and subsidised canteenBlue Light CardCharity Fundraising & Volunteer DaysCompany funded family days outWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.