As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.
Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

 We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world.
Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. Job Description We are looking for a Tender Specialist to support tender, contract, and quotation activities across the Nordic and Benelux regions during an exciting business transition at Waters.
In this role, you will help ensure continuity while processes, systems, and ways of working evolve, acting as a trusted point of expertise for tender management and commercial operations. You will work closely with commercial teams, tender teams, and subject matter experts across multiple countries to coordinate tender activities, maintain compliance, and support successful submissions. Alongside day-to-day tender management responsibilities, you will contribute to integration initiatives, process improvements, and an AI-enabled tender management project.
This opportunity could be an excellent fit for professionals from a variety of industries. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring relevant tender management experience, learning agility, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a two-year fixed-term contract running through September 2028. While there may be an opportunity for the role to become permanent in the future, this cannot be guaranteed and will depend on business needs.
The position is based in our Stockholm office, conveniently located near the Karolinska Institute, and follows a hybrid working model that combines in-office collaboration with remote working flexibility Responsibilities Coordinate tender, contract, and quotation activities across the Nordics and Benelux while considering local market and customer requirements. Maintain tender, contract, and quotation records and ensure information remains accurate within internal systems.
Monitor tender opportunities and coordinate required inputs from relevant teams to support timely and accurate submissions. Prepare, review, and submit tender documentation in line with customer requirements, internal governance, and compliance standards. Respond to tender and contract-related inquiries and collaborate with subject matter experts to provide accurate information. Maintain customer master data and manage related internal and external requests.
Support business continuity, integration activities, and knowledge transfer throughout the transition period. Contribute to the AI tender management project through testing, process expertise, and user feedback. Preferred Requirements Experience in tender management, bid coordination, contract administration,