Bids Specialist (TEMP)-FlexStaff

FlexStaff is hiring a temporary Bids Specialist for our client.   Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Location: Fully Remote Pay Rate: $22/hour   This position is responsible for identifying and developing new bid opportunities. This role will prepare and coordinate bids, quotes, proposals; and sales plan/GPO Analysis (if applicable). This position interfaces with various customers, suppliers and other members of the team to create, develop, and maintain accurate and timely bids and quotes.
Responsibilities:

• Perform product matches based off of customer usage reports.
• Work closely with other internal departments to prepare and submit bid paperwork and related documentation. Assists in calculating and totaling bid proposals for prospective clients as needed.
• Contact prospective clients to verify bid specifications or purchase requests, and follow up on bid awards. 
• Conduct price/cost savings reports utilizing lower cost alternative products and/or contract costs.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as required. 6.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor's degree, preferred. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Very good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service oriented and ability to work with and resolve complex issues.
• Establish productive working relationships at multiple levels within the organization.
• 4+ years related experience.
• Ability to plan and arrange activities.
•  Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task and manage conflict. 
• Oversee small projects. Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).