Bid Coordinator

National Food Group; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Group life & voluntary life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible savings plan

Short-term & long-term disability

PTO & PTO buy up

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

National Food Group in Novi, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Bid Coordinator for our Corrections sales team. You will manage bid opportunities from start to finish, track opportunities in our CRM, and collaborate with Purchasing and Sales to obtain vendor pricing.

You will review bid requirements, prepare bids, and ensure compliance with contracts and regulations while maintaining an organized bid process and meeting tight timelines. Strong writing and math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing skills and clear communication for bid submissions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in bid documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF) and Outlook for daily work.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid opportunities from start to finish, handling federal, state, and county bids and large contracts.
• Track every opportunity in our CRM and follow orders from awarded bids.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Sales to obtain pricing from vendors and suppliers.
• Review bid requirements and propose specific products to the Sales Team Reps.
• Prepare and submit bids formally with all required information.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Microsoft Office

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Strong math sense

Urgency

Team player

Self-motivated

Prioritization

Adaptable

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Here's A Taste Of Being Part Of Our Team

At National Food Group, we’re passionate about finding food a home. What makes us unique is the way we get results. It’s the spirit and substance we bring to the task at hand. Ultimately, we aim to create a customer experience like no other.

Click on the opportunities below to explore how you might become a part of the National Food Group team. We're always growing, so please check back to watch for new opportunities as they arise.

Location: Novi, MI

Job Id:564

# of Openings:1

We’re looking for a Bid Coordinator for our Corrections sales team who is detail-oriented and interested in a career in the food industry.

• Manage bid opportunities from start to finish, handling a variety of federal, state, and county bids and large contracts.


• Track every opportunity in our CRM, and follow the orders generated from awarded bids.


• Partner with our fantastic Purchasing and Sales teams to get pricing from vendors and suppliers.


• Drop some knowledge: review the bid requirements and propose specific products to our Sales Team Reps.


• Even on casual Friday, prepare and submit bids formally, with all required information, exactly the way each bid asks for it.


• Read the fine print. Dig into contracts and bid documents to make sure every rule and regulation is followed.


• Put on your anti-reflective, blue-light-filtering computer glasses, research bids and customers, then organize and review the bid documents.


• Keep the team on schedule by documenting each step of the bid process, so everyone knows who's doing what and when.


• Be a foodie for food knowledge. You'll learn the food and shipping industries inside and out so you can speak confidently to bid specifications and requirements.


• Learn to speak the lingo with Logistics and Purchasing, using the specific terminology of each team.


• Thrive in a fast-paced sales office where the details matter.


• Exceptional writing skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF) and Outlook


• Work well in a team environment


• Extremely organized


• Love for process


• Competitive spirit, since we're bidding against other vendors to win


• Self-motivated


• A good understanding of math


• Possess a strong sense of urgency, and know how to prioritize work


• Adaptable and flexible – enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction


• High stress tolerance – thrive in a high-pressure environment

We love it when our team members are happy and healthy! At National Food Group, you'll have the following benefits and perks:

• Medical insurance


• Group life & voluntary life insurance


• 401(k) savings plan


• Flexible savings plan


• Short-term & long-term disability


• PTO & PTO buy up


• Wellness reimbursement

Our office work environment:

Works in a temperature-controlled office environment.

This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to fulfill these requirements.

The above statements generally describe the principal and essential functions of the job but should not be construed as a detailed description of all essential functions that may be inherent in the job.

National Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We empower our team to deliver exceptional results with enthusiasm and creativity. Our unique approach combines innovative solutions with unmatched customer service, ensuring your success and satisfaction.

Creativity and expertise fuel the fire of our people.

Integrity

Tell the truth and do what's noble, always

Relevance

Ask why, Say \"yes\" when it puts customer needs first.

Agility

Mental fitness takes focus. Stay in shape.

Fun

It's contagious. Pass it on

Benefits Of Employment

We want our team members to be happy and healthy!

As a full-time employee at National Food Group, you'll have the following benefits and perks:

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability


• PTO & PTO Buy Up


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Wellness Reimbursement


• Ongoing Training


• Medical Insurance


• Vision Care Insurance
  


• Group Life & Voluntary Life Insurance


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Flexible Savings Plan

We never settle and always push forward to do better for our customers, partners and each other.”