Senior Tender Specialist – Pharmaceutical (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

We are looking for a highly driven Senior Tender Specialist with a pharmacy background to manage pharmaceutical tenders across Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on securing institutional business, handling the full tender lifecycle from award to delivery, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and review upcoming tender opportunities on NUPCO and other governmental platforms.
• Prepare and submit complete tender documentation in line with regulatory and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate pricing submissions, technical files, and required certifications.
• Track tender results, communicate award status internally, and act as the main point of contact for clarifications.
• Maintain strong relationships with NUPCO and relevant governmental stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with SFDA regulations and tender rules.
• Work with supply‑chain and warehouse teams to monitor shipment timelines and guarantee timely delivery.
• Handle invoicing, documentation alignment post‑award, and maintain tender tracking reports and dashboards.
• Support pricing strategies for institutional accounts and flag risks related to delays, shortages, or compliance issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (mandatory).
• Registered Pharmacist – Saudi Commission for Health Specialties preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in pharmaceutical tendering within KSA.
• Strong hands‑on experience with NUPCO tenders.
• Familiarity with SFDA regulations and institutional business requirements.

Required skills

• NUPCO tender management
• SFDA regulatory compliance
• Pricing submission preparation
• Technical file coordination
• Logistics and shipment tracking
• Tender documentation preparation