Tender and Public Procurement Specialist – Chile

About the role

The Tender and Public Procurement Specialist will manage pharmaceutical and medical device public tenders in Chile, focusing on CENABAST procurement through the Mercado Público platform. You will coordinate the full tender lifecycle, ensuring compliance with technical, administrative, commercial, and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and identify tender opportunities on Mercado Público, especially CENABAST.
• Review and analyse tender documentation, including specifications and commercial requirements.
• Prepare and submit competitive tender proposals, meeting all deadlines.
• Manage the complete tender lifecycle: bid submission, contract award, purchase order, delivery coordination, invoicing, and post‑award documentation.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Legal and other internal teams.
• Maintain accurate tender records, contract documentation, award tracking and internal reports.
• Monitor contract performance, identify risks and support corrective actions.
• Stay updated on CENABAST procedures, Mercado Público regulations and Chilean public procurement legislation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing pharmaceutical public tenders in Chile.
• Proven experience with CENABAST tender processes and full tender lifecycle management.
• Intermediate English proficiency preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of the Mercado Público platform.
• Strong understanding of CENABAST procurement processes.
• Solid knowledge of Chilean Public Procurement Law and related documentation requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.