Associate Manager
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Stryker in Italia
Associate Manager – Tenders & Contracts page is loaded## Associate Manager – Tenders & Contractslocations: Rome, Italytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R558818Work Flexibility: HybridThe Associate Manager of Tenders & Contracts leads the tendering and contracting strategy across the Implants & Consumables divisions. Managing a team of approximately ten specialists, this role is responsible for the full tender and contract lifecycle (from opportunity identification to submission, award and execution).Key Responsibilities* Lead, develop and engage a team of Tender & Contract Specialists, ensuring high performance and accountability* Own the end-to-end tender process, from pre-tender analysis to compliant submission and award* Embed strategic thinking into tenders through win/loss reviews, competitive positioning and scenario analysis* Ensure full compliance with internal policies, Italian public procurement regulations and EU tender frameworks* Manage tender pipelines, forecasts,
KPIs and performance dashboards to support commercial planning* Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring governance, risk management and audit readiness* Drive continuous improvement, process simplification and digitalization initiatives within the function* Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and remote senior managementRequirementsEssential Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree Business, Economics, Public Administration or a related field* Minimum of 7 years of experience in tender, contract or process-driven commercial roles, ideally within regulated environments* Proven people management or team leadership experience with solution-oriented and action-driven approach* Strong understanding of Italian public procurement processes and regulatory constraints and analytical skills for market, competitor and tender performance analysis* Fluent Italian and English* Strong change-management and process-oriented mindset* Structured co