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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. 

Your Role at Baxter

As an Associate RFP and Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our regional contract and RFP management for consumable, equipment, and service contracts. This outstanding opportunity allows you to work with key business collaborators, including Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Logistics, and Legal, to ensure outstanding end-to-end management of all RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and Contracts. You will provide professional project management, strategic recommendations, statistics, and specialized support to customers. Your dedication will ensure the detailed execution of proposals and contracts, from inception to completion, adhering to our high standards and processes!

What you'll be doingDevelop, implement, and maintain contracts for regional customersNotify customers of pricing and eligibility accurately and promptly, while assisting with the management of the Regional Contract Calendar and considering national perspectivesSupport the RFP Lead with regional RFPs and RFIsComplete and handle the contract process, including new contracts, renewals, capital agreements, consumables, lease agreements, quotes, and extensionsLead the preparation of agreements, contracts, and price quotations, ensuring strict compliance with Baxter's detailed procedures (SOPs, BOPs, Approval Rights, Signature Rights, RACI Matrix, Contract Forms Package, Contract Templates)Coordinate kickoff and status update calls/meetings for resigns with collaborators (sales, marketing, legal, finance, pricing, etc.)Maintain the Big Board and lead the Contract Calendar from start to finishSupport other Baxter Canada Contracts and Pricing initiatives as neededWork with customers to see opportunities and strengthen relationships in conjunction with the sales team, improving contract managementProvide Sales with monthly status reports on contract renewals/negotiations, identifying outstanding tasksProactively offer decision support and recommendations to simplify and integrate processes, assessing future support needs given the dynamic nature of the businessContinuously focus on process improvement, challenging the status quo, and evaluating opportunities to simplify, integrate, and accelerate contracting/pricing processesEnsure integrity and compliance with Baxter policies and procedures, maintaining an internal control environment, including compliance with SOX
What you'll bringBilingual proficiency in French/EnglishUniversity Degree required; MBA with a specialization in contract management or business management preferredMinimum of 3 years of related experience; 5+ years in Healthcare preferredExperience in contract and pricing administration, with direct negotiations for small to medium agreementsProven experience in Sales Support, Contract Management, and RFP ManagementStrong analytical skills

Baxter is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace through our flexible workplace policy. This policy includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite, encouraging in-person connections and collaboration in support of our Mission! The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. Baxter may adjust, suspend, or discontinue this policy as business needs change.

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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