RFP & Contracts Manager

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

WHO WE ARE

We are a Contracts and Tender Management function responsible for regional contract lifecycle activities and competitive tender submissions across consumables, equipment, and service portfolios. The team supports commercial operations by managing RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, contract documentation, pricing eligibility, and contractual terms in alignment with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. We work with Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics, and Legal to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution of all contract and tender processes.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Managing end‑to‑end contract and tender processes, including resigns, renewals, competitive tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.

• Developing, reviewing, implementing, and maintaining contract language, pricing structures, amendments, and eligibility in accordance with internal standards and documented procedures.

• Leading project management activities for contract resigns and tender submissions, including adherence to timelines, approval workflows, and the Contract Calendar.

• Conducting terms and conditions analysis, validating requested changes, coordinating with Legal and internal stakeholders, and securing required approvals.

• Executing and maintaining lifecycle activities for new contracts, renewals, capital agreements, consumables, lease agreements, service agreements, quotes, and extensions.

• Ensuring compliance with SOPs, BOPs, Approval Rights, Signature Rights, RACI requirements, contract templates, and applicable regulatory obligations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• University degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in contract management, pricing management, or RFP/RFQ/RFI management; healthcare experience preferred.

• Experience with contract development, redlining, terms and conditions evaluation, pricing structures, and document control.

• Experience with Group Purchasing Organizations or customer buying groups and associated contract requirements.

• Experience with ERP, BI, and workflow systems such as JD Edwards and Cognos, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Professional designation such as PMP, CAPM, or APMP preferred.

We understand that compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated salary range for this position is $98,560.00 - $147,840.00 annually, which is inclusive of base salary as well as estimated commissions based on expected target performance. Individual pay will be determined based upon skills, expertise, and experience, as well as achievement of sales performance to goal. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position. If you are interviewed for this position, we will advise you within 45 days of the interview as to whether or not you were successful in obtaining the position. Information submitted as part of the job application process will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of submission in accordance with legislative requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitment team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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