What you will do

• Lead the tenders and contracts functions, ensuring alignment with strategic plans and overseeing end-to-end tender processes and contract management activities.

• Manage and develop strong relationships with tender authorities, hospitals, and buying groups to drive effective commercial outcomes.

• Collaborate with divisions to create and refine commercial models for customers and indirect channels.

• Drive cross-divisional engagement and deliver innovative business solutions for selected opportunities, adopting a "One Stryker" approach.

• Develop high-quality bid responses, ensure compliance with tendering SOPs, and oversee contract monitoring and adherence to local regulations.

• Facilitate contract and tender meetings to track progress, address challenges, and identify opportunities for cross-divisional collaboration.

• Provide thought leadership on evolving procurement landscapes and propose future operating models to maximize business potential.

• Continuously improve tools, systems, and processes to support tender and contract activities and provide advisory services to franchises and senior stakeholders.

What you need

Required:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, or Medical Education.

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience in tender and contract management.

• Minimum 2–3 years of people management experience.

• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively at a senior level, both internally and externally.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in the medical device industry within South African market.

• Proven ability to lead and enable in a complex matrix organization.