International SOS

Costing and Pricing Specialist, Medical Supply Services

International SOS

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Johannesburg • South Africa

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About the role

  • Build and validate cost models for products, services, logistics, and overheads
  • Analyze supplier quotes, market data, and historical trends to set competitive pricing
  • Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability
  • Maintain pricing databases and ensure data accuracy
  • Maintain and update a comprehensive medical products/services catalogue
  • Ensure accuracy of product specifications, pricing, and availability
  • Coordinate introduction of new products and removal of obsolete items
  • Create client‑specific catalogues for tenders and ensure compliance
  • Review client requirements and tender documentation
  • Prepare and submit pricing components of bids per regulatory and client standards
  • Collaborate with Sales, Commercial, Legal, and Supply Chain teams
  • Track bid outcomes and analyze pricing trends
  • Conduct margin analysis and scenario modelling
  • Provide pricing recommendations and support negotiation processes
  • Produce regular reports (pricing performance, win/loss analysis, market insights)
  • Ensure pricing proposals comply with internal policies and all regulatory requirements
  • Support audits and contribute to continuous process improvement

Requirements

  • 3–5 years in costing, pricing, or commercial analysis (ideally in medical supply)
  • Experience in bids/tenders and knowledge of Incoterms/logistics preferred
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Team‑oriented and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
  • Commercial acumen and customer‑focused mindset
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Pharmacy qualifications are an added advantage
  • Excellent command of English
  • Arabic, French, or Portuguese is a plus
Benefits
  • Required to follow all Occupational Health & Safety procedures
  • Job may involve moderate physical activity (lifting 10–23 kg occasionally)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
cost modelspricing strategiesdata analysismargin analysisscenario modellingpricing databasescompliancetender documentationregulatory standardsmarket insights
Soft skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsteam-orientedadaptabilitycommercial acumencustomer-focused mindset
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Supply ChainPharmacy qualifications