Bid Analyst

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Wyoming
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...The Bid Analyst performs project management duties for bids in assigned territories to produce directives and implement bid proposals.When you will work:

• Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
• Hybrid model 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.What you'll bring to the table:
    • 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.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.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of 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. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.

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