Belgium Contracting Specialist

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Sales Enablement Job Sub Function: Contract Administration and Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Tender & Contracting Specialist based in Diegem, Belgium. This role is responsible for coordinating public tender submissions and supporting contract management activities across the business. The specialist works under moderate supervision and applies knowledge of tender documentation, public procurement requirements, commercial processes, and contract administration to support compliant, timely, and high-quality submissions and agreements in a MedTech environment. Job Description Manage contract administration activities and maintain accurate contract data to support effective customer and contract management. Coordinate end-to-end public tender submissions, ensuring all administrative, commercial, and compliance requirements are met in line with applicable procurement rules and internal policies. Review tender specifications, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements; coordinate bid inputs across functions to deliver complete, compliant, and competitive tender files. Monitor tender opportunities, maintain submission trackers and documentation, and support clarification, amendment, and award follow-up activities. Support the drafting, adaptation, and processing of customer sales contracts and related commercial documents using approved templates and standard clauses. Provide pre-sale and post-signature contract support, including due diligence requests, contract amendments, close-out activities, and responses to customer or internal inquiries. Partner with sales and cross-functional stakeholders to support compliant execution and fulfilment of contractual commitments. Use data, documentation, and business insights to support offer development, decision-making, and process improvement. Drive continuous improvement of tender and contract workflows, templates, trackers, and governance to enhance quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery. Coach junior colleagues on processes, tools, and responsibilities where relevant. Demonstrate Credo-based behaviours and leadership expectations in day-to-day collaboration. Specific Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, legal studies, economics, healthcare management, or a related field. Relevant experience in tender coordination, bid administration, contract management, sales support, or customer administration, ideally within MedTech, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry. Good understanding of public procurement processes and tender requirements, with the ability to prepare complete and compliant submission files within strict deadlines. Experience reviewing tender documentation, coordinating cross-functional inputs, and maintaining accurate records, trackers, and supporting documentation. Ability to draft and adapt customer contracts and related commercial documents using approved templates and standard clauses. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify missing information, inconsistencies, and compliance risks before submission or signature. Strong planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams in a fast-paced commercial environment. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across sales, finance, marketing, customer service, legal, and other support functions. Solid analytical skills and confidence working with data, pricing files, contract records, and supporting documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with contract management, CRM, tender, or ERP systems is an advantage. Fluency in French and English is mandatory Dutch is strongly preferred High integrity, discretion, and accountability when handling commercially sensitive information and customer documentation. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business Data Analysis, Collaborating, Contract Management, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Due Diligence, Execution Focus, Issue Escalation, Office Administration, Process Improvements, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, Sales Terms and Conditions, Tender Management #LI-Hybrid #DePuySynthesCareers Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business Data Analysis, Collaboration, Contract Management, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Due Diligence, Execution Focus, Issue Escalation, Office Administration, Process Improvements, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, Sales Terms and Conditions, Tender Management The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €52,000.00 - €82,685.00 Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition aw