Bid Coordinator
$37,440–$37,440 year
On-siteFarmingdale, New York, United States
Job Summary
Process bid-specific tasks within the K-12 channel and monitor the workflow of Affinity Group manufacturer bids in the Bid Management System. Prepare pre-final and final bid documents, customize them to meet customer requirements, and proof for accuracy prior to submission. Approve sales agreement setups and vendor sales allowances, send direct quotes to distributors or schools, and enter commodity orders into Processor Link to ensure schools utilize commodity pounds correctly. Review and audit sales agreements impacting margin dollars while maintaining knowledge of Federal Procurement guidelines and USDA programs. Work independently or within a team environment with flexible hours, some weekends, and up to 10% travel.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED
- 1-2 years of experience with a food service brokerage agency foodservice operations management and/or national manufacturer calling on key regional accounts and/or operators
- Maintains knowledge of the Bid Management System 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
- 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 be accurate and have special attention to detail
- Must be able to scan and configure documents
- Must understand pricing logic
- Flexible work hours to accommodate demands of position (some weekends included)
- May require travel up to 5-10% of the time within territory
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