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Bilingual Contracts & RFP Specialist (French & English)
Vantive
Laval, CAN
Full Time
Mid
Hybrid
1 weeks ago
Contract ManagementRFP ManagementNegotiationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCognos
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About the Role
Vantive is hiring a Bilingual Contracts & RFP Specialist to manage end-to-end tender and contract management. You will respond to RFPs, negotiate terms, and support the sales team.
Key Skills for This Role
Contract ManagementRFP ManagementNegotiationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCognos
Responsibilities
- End to end management of contract renewals, strategies and tenders by overseeing the entire process
- Project manage and respond to RFPs
- Check multiple RFP websites daily to search for RFPs posted for Vantive's product line
- Work with all levels of management to understand needs and provide guidance
- Recommend rebate structures and verbiage
- Liaise with Sr. Manager, Contracts & RFPs, and Corporate Council on business/legal terms and conditions
- Adhere to templates and rebate library
- Minimize exposure to contractual risks through best in class terms/conditions assessment
- Ensure compliance with BOPs and respond to internal/external audits
- Drive efficiencies through process improvements, standardization, and best practices
- Support the frontline sales team with contract implementation, maintenance, and renewals
- Host RFP kick off calls, provide guidance, and recommendation to price strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business management or related field
- 3+ years of experience with contracts management or a bachelor's degree in a related field
- Fully bilingual – French & English
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be a self starter with ability to work proficiently and drive for timely and accurate results with limited supervision
- Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently
- Strong functional knowledge of a contract lifecycle management system
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with data and reporting tools such as Cognos, Tableau or other BI tools
- Knowledge of the Canadian Health Care System as well as Group Purchasing Organizations
- Ability to negotiate terms and conditions to lower Vantive's risk
Full Job Posting
Your Role
- Responsible for delivering end to end tender management, contract management through its entire life cycle, contract maintenance, and understanding risks associated with business/legal.
- May negotiate terms & conditions with customers.
What You'll Be Doing
- Work across multiple corporate functions.
- End to end management of contract renewals, strategies and tenders.
- Project manage and respond to RFPs.
- Check multiple RFP websites daily to search for RFPs.
- Work with all levels of management to understand needs and provide guidance.
- Recommend rebate structures and verbiage.
- Liaise with Sr. Manager, Contracts & RFPs, and Corporate Council on business/legal terms.
- Adhere to templates and rebate library.
- Minimize exposure to contractual risks.
- Ensure compliance with BOPs and respond to audits.
- Drive efficiencies through process improvements.
- Support the frontline sales team.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in business management or related field.
- 3+ years of experience with contracts management or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Fully bilingual – French & English.
- Demonstrated ability to apply Vantive's Culture Levers.
- Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be a self starter with ability to work proficiently and drive for timely and accurate results.
- Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong functional knowledge of a contract lifecycle management system.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and experience with data and reporting tools such as Cognos, Tableau or other BI tools.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Health Care System as well as Group Purchasing Organizations.
- Ability to negotiate terms and conditions to lower Vantive's risk.
Work Setup
- Hybrid (3 days onsite).
- Remote option available for candidates residing outside Ontario.
Compensation
- Estimated base salary: CAD 68,000 to CAD 85,000 annually.
- Individual pay based on location, skills, expertise, experience, and other factors.
- May be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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