RFP Associates Manager- Bilingual

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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Who We Are

As an Associate RFP and Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our regional contract and RFP management for consumable, equipment, and service contracts. This outstanding opportunity allows you to work with key business collaborators, including Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics, and Legal, to ensure outstanding end-to-end management of all RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and Contracts. You will provide professional project management, strategic recommendations, statistics, and specialized support to customers. Your dedication will ensure the detailed execution of proposals and contracts, from inception to completion, adhering to our high standards and processes!

What you'll be doing

Develop, implement, and maintain contracts for regional customers
Notify customers of pricing and eligibility accurately and promptly, while assisting with the management of the Regional Contract Calendar and considering national perspectives
Support the RFP Lead with regional RFPs and RFIs
Complete and handle the contract process, including new contracts, renewals, capital agreements, consumables, lease agreements, quotes, and extensions
Lead the preparation of agreements, contracts, and price quotations, ensuring strict compliance with Baxter's detailed procedures (SOPs, BOPs, Approval Rights, Signature Rights, RACI Matrix, Contract Forms Package, Contract Templates)
Coordinate kickoff and status update calls/meetings for resigns with collaborators (sales, marketing, legal, finance, pricing, etc.)
Maintain the Big Board and lead the Contract Calendar from start to finish
Support other Baxter Canada Contracts and Pricing initiatives as needed
Work with customers to see opportunities and strengthen relationships in conjunction with the sales team, improving contract management
Provide Sales with monthly status reports on contract renewals/negotiations, identifying outstanding tasks
Proactively offer decision support and recommendations to simplify and integrate processes, assessing future support needs given the dynamic nature of the business
Continuously focus on process improvement, challenging the status quo, and evaluating opportunities to simplify, integrate, and accelerate contracting/pricing processes
Ensure integrity and compliance with Baxter policies and procedures, maintaining an internal control environment, including compliance with SOX

What you'll bring

Bilingual proficiency in French/English
University Degree required; MBA with a specialization in contract management or business management preferred
Minimum of 3 years of related experience; 5+ years in Healthcare preferred
Experience in contract and pricing administration, with direct negotiations for small to medium agreements
Proven experience in Sales Support, Contract Management, and RFP Management
Strong analytical skills

Baxter is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace through our flexible workplace policy. This policy includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite, encouraging in-person connections and collaboration in support of our Mission! The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. Baxter may adjust, suspend, or discontinue this policy as business needs change.

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