Bilingual Contracts & RFP Specialist (French & English)

Vantive•Mississauga, ON

2d•CA$68,000 - CA$85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company focused on extending lives and expanding possibilities for patients and care teams. With a 70-year legacy in kidney care, Vantive is committed to enhancing the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while also exploring opportunities beyond kidney care. The company aims to provide greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration and improve patient lives. Vantive seeks individuals who are focused, courageous, and driven to make a global impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field.
3+ years of experience with contracts management or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Fully Bilingual – French & English.
Demonstrated ability to apply Vantive’s Culture Levers to daily work, problem-solving, and special projects.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with various internal teams to achieve goals, sometimes with minimal supervision.
Self-starter with the ability to work proficiently and drive for timely and accurate results with limited supervision.
Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
Strong functional knowledge of a contract lifecycle management system and the ability to train others.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience working with data and reporting tools such as Cognos, Tableau, or other BI tools.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to negotiate terms and conditions to lower Vantive’s risk.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Canadian Health Care System.
Knowledge of Group Purchasing Organizations.

Responsibilities

Deliver end-to-end tender management, contract management through its entire life cycle, and contract maintenance.
Understand and mitigate risks associated with business/legal aspects of contracts.
Negotiate terms & conditions with customers.
Oversee the entire process of contract renewals, strategies, and tenders across multiple corporate functions.
Project manage and respond to RFPs.
Monitor multiple RFP websites daily for relevant opportunities.
Collaborate with management to understand needs and provide guidance.
Recommend rebate structures and verbiage.
Liaise with Sr. Manager, Contracts & RFPs, and Corporate Council on business/legal terms.
Adhere to templates and rebate library.
Minimize contractual risks through best-in-class terms/conditions assessment.
Ensure compliance with BOPs and respond to internal/external audits.
Drive efficiencies through process improvements, standardization, and best practices.
Provide sales analytical support, contract maintenance, and reporting.
Support the frontline sales team.
Support contract implementation, maintenance, and renewals, ensuring alignment with corporate directives and strategies.
Host RFP kick-off calls, provide guidance, and recommend price strategies.
Maximize business profitability within Vantive guidelines in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.
Optimize opportunities by extending contract terms to defend business and incentivize customer growth.
Rationalize and standardize agreements using Vantive's contract template.
Negotiate terms and conditions with external customers to limit Vantive's risk.
Manage projects within the Contracts team and participate in cross-departmental projects.