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Position Summary:
Performs project management duties for bids in assigned territories to produce directives and implement bid proposals.
What you will do:
Manages the bid process and timelines for assigned bids including but not limited to Preplanning Bid Arrival and Post Bid Award
Monitors and participates in the completion of process activity in the department including margin analysis item analysis price protection item transitions audits and invoice discrepancies within required timelines
Maintains bids in assigned territory and additional assigned bid territories including margin analysis item analysis price protection item transitions audits and invoice discrepancies within required timelines
Establishes develops and maintains working relationships with assigned division(s) to understand market environment and personnel resulting in process efficiencies price strategies and division specific needs through communication and the facilitation of periodic divisional meetings
Manages the bid process and timelines for assigned bids including but not limited to Preplanning Bid Arrival and Post Bid Award
Manages and organizes the resources to produce the required bid deliverables and completes bid proposals within customer deadline
Produces a bid plan and reviews and monitors progress and resolves issues and problems
Establishes bid pricing strategies based on analysis market conditions and/or collaboration with Divisional Sales Team
Reviews and understands legal requirements of bid proposal and identify key components necessary for contract
Works with vendor/broker community to secure customer sales allowance support
Locks in customer pricing and maintains contract
Performs on-going evaluation of bids in assigned territory proactive planning for upcoming bids
Performs other duties as assigned.
When you will work:
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office 1 day from home.
What youll bring to the table:
Bachelors degree in Business or related field preferred.
Three or more years previous contract management accounting and/or auditing experience or or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
One or more years of food service experience is preferred.
Maintains knowledge of the Strategic Bid Application along with other systems that pertain to the bid process.
Maintains knowledge of Federal Procurement guidelines the National School Lunch Program National School Breakfast Program and the USDA Schools/Child Nutrition Commodity Program.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books journals and other literature. Maintains peer relationships in the field to share issues and ideas.
Must have excellent written verbal organizational and communication skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.
Must have the ability to multi-task prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
Must have accuracy and attention to detail.
Must be able to clarify and process legal requirements.
Must be able to comprehend and utilize complex pricing logic.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Required Experience:
IC
Gordon Food Service is a prominent family-owned food distributor in Grand Rapids, MI, serving restaurants, healthcare, and schools.