Bid analyst

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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 You'll Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Three or more years previous contract management, accounting and/or auditing experience. One or more years of food service experience is preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 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.
  
  

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

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 [email protected] 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.