Thermo Fisher

Contracts and Tenders Manager

Basingstoke, United Kingdom Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:


Join our team as a Manager, Contracts Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this position, you'll manage contract management activities for revenue-generating commercial and government-related contracts across our operations.

You'll review, negotiate, and draft various commercial agreements while providing expert guidance on contractual risk to cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities will include supporting RFP/RFQ responses, managing third-party channel relationships, and implementing process improvements through template standardization and playbook development.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring contractual compliance while facilitating business growth. You'll collaborate with multiple stakeholders including legal, finance, and business units to optimize contract processes and maintain strong customer relationships.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in commercial and government contracts management, including contract negotiations and RFP activities

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Law, or related field

  • Advanced certifications in contract management preferred

  • Advanced knowledge of federal and state contracting processes, including FAR compliance

  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value international contracts

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels

  • Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

  • Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and Salesforce preferred

  • Ability to support international business needs

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

  • Proven leadership abilities with excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives

  • Knowledge of export compliance and international trade regulations

  • Demonstrated professional integrity and sound business judgment

  • Ability to succeed in a diverse, collaborative environment

  • Experience in life sciences or scientific instruments industry preferred

BENEFITS

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!