Tender & Contract Graduate

Founded in 2014, Mérieux University is the Group's university.

A privileged space for innovation and collaboration, marked by the Institute's humanist and entrepreneurial culture, the University designs and conducts global training programs with high added value for all the Group's entities and customers. It also offers individual and group coaching.

As an educational reference, Mérieux University strives to understand the changes in the businesses and environment of the Group's companies, to anticipate the associated skills and to support the development of employees, both in terms of technical and behavioral aspects.

We are a team of 24 people based in France or in the United State (North Carolina), passionate and committed, with professional teaching skills and expertise in complementary areas of business.

We are committed to creating an optimal work environment that fosters teamwork, emphasizes training and offers international career development opportunities.

The headquarter of Mérieux University is located to the west of Lyon (France) in “le Domaine de Montcelard”, and 4 Regional Hubs are dedicated to our international sessions (China, USA, Shanghai, France).

Are you ready to start your career in Tenders and Contracts Graduate in one of the largest IVD global companies? Are you eager to work in a supportive team with exposure to tenders and contracts administrative and operational activities? Then look no further! bioMérieux is looking for a highly motivated and organised Graduate Tenders and Contracts Analyst to join our UK & Ireland Clinical Sales team. 

Reporting directly to the Contracts and Tenders Manager UK & Ireland, you’ll gain broad exposure to the workings of a dynamic commercial function within a global healthcare organisation, supporting critical processes related to tenders, contracts, and pricing.

What will your responsibilities be at bioMérieux?

You will have the opportunity to work across key areas of the commercial function, supporting the Clinical Sales team with tender submissions, contract administration, and pricing coordination. You will assist with the preparation and review of tender terms and conditions, ensure accurate completion of financial documentation, and support the management of third-party and other agreements.

You will work closely with the Contract and Tenders Manager and act as the main point of contact for some agreements. In addition, you will assist with setting up and maintaining sales contracts, including renewals and pricing adjustments for Managed Service Contracts (MSCs).

You will collaborate closely with other departments including Finance, Legal, Sales, and Supply Chain, contributing to the smooth execution of commercial operations within a global healthcare organisation.

Who are you?

The Contracts and Tenders Graduate will have many responsibilities and be a key part of supporting all UK and Ireland employees so you MUST possess:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to review contractual terms critically.
• Understanding of commercial data.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tender deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with other teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to follow structured processes while also identifying areas for improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a commercial team.

WE ARE OFFERING – A supportive and collaborative work environment with a competitive salary and benefits and a chance to work for an exciting, dynamic company and see the impact of your work every single day. Other benefits include 25 days holidays and private medical insurance and pension.  The role is based out of our Basingstoke office with hybrid working.

If you are a recent graduate with a passion for contracts and tenders with a desire to learn, grow and gain practical experience in this field we encourage you to apply. Those with a degree in Finance, Business or Legal would be preferred.