Join Essity as Contract & Tender Manager

Are you motivated by structure, ownership and contributing to high-impact healthcare solutions?

As a Contract & Tender Manager, you will have a key role in ensuring high-quality tender and contract processes that support Essity’s Health & Medical business in Norway.

Excited by this opportunity? Apply now!

Essity – a leading global hygiene and health company and the home of brands like Tork, Libero, TENA, Libresse, Sorbact and JOBST is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for you who want to contribute with your expertise, energy and creativity.

The Health & Medical business includes incontinence products, wound care, compression therapy, orthopedics, skincare products, as well as digital solutions with sensor technology. Our products are distributed through pharmacies, medical supply stores, hospitals, wholesalers, healthcare institutions, and online channels.

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About the Role

As a Contract & Tender Manager, you will lead and coordinate the full tender and contract lifecycle. This includes preparation, documentation, submission, follow-up, and governance, ensuring high commercial standards and compliance. This position also includes ongoing customer interaction and collaboration across the entire tender and contract process.

You will be part of the Nordic & Baltics Contract & Tender team within the Commercial Development organization and report to the Senior Contract & Tender Manager located in Sweden.

Position is based in Oslo, Norway.

What You Will Do

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end tender and contract management process for Norway.

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely tender submissions.

• Monitor and manage tender publications via relevant subscription platforms.

• Maintain and update customer-specific contract documentation, including Tender Calendars and Tender & Activity logs.

• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and internal governance processes.

• Develop and improve tools, systems, and procedures related to tender and contract management.

• Delegate tasks effectively and follow up on progress.

• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration aligned with company priorities.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills and the ability to lead and coordinate work across projects and stakeholders. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and combine attention to detail with a broader perspective. With solid project management and problem-solving skills, you are comfortable handling multiple priorities, driving continuous improvement, and working both independently and as part of a team.

• A relevant university degree.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in tender processes, public procurement, contract management, or similar commercial roles involving complex agreements, ideally within healthcare or medical devices.

• Strong proficiency in digital tools and platforms, including Excel.

• Fluency in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.

Application

Interested? If you are up for the challenge and think this sounds like you, apply online today! Kindly note that due to GDPR we will not accept applications via mail. Please use the link to apply via our career site.

We may conduct background checks in the final stages of the recruitment process to verify your qualifications and fit for the role.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for the society and the environment.

As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.

Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company with roots dating back to 1849. Through trusted brands such as TENA and Tork, we improve the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

At Essity, we innovate to break barriers to well-being and create a healthier, safer future. We offer a people-first, inclusive, and flexible work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make a real impact.

In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn, employed 36,000 people, and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Essity is driven by innovation, sustainability, and care for people.