Bids & Proposals Lead — EMS Quotes & Strategy

Nextek; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long term disability

Critical Illness Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Nextek, Inc. in Madison, Alabama, is seeking a detail-oriented Bids & Proposals Manager to prepare accurate quotes for our electronics manufacturing services. You will coordinate with sales, production, engineering, and procurement to gather inputs and deliver timely proposals that meet customer requirements.

You will develop labor models, track quote KPIs, and maintain pricing templates while ensuring compliance with company policies. A strong background in EMS quoting is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing is required.
• Proven experience in quoting, sales support, or customer service roles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM/quoting software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of pricing strategies and cost structures.
• B.S./B. or equivalent in experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the RFQ/Quote process end-to-end.
• Develop processes to scale RFQ/Quotes.
• Prepare and deliver accurate quotes based on specs and pricing guidelines.
• Collaborate with sales, production, engineering, and procurement.
• Track KPIs for quotes and integrate into CRM (D365).
• Maintain pricing databases and quotation templates.
• Respond to customer inquiries about quotes.
• Analyze quote data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop labor models and write detailed proposals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Quoting experience

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

CRM/quoting software

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Pricing fundamentals

Education

B.S./B. or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

CRM software

Quoting software

Job description

Nextek, Inc. in Madison, Alabama, is seeking a detail-oriented Bids & Proposals Manager to prepare accurate quotes for our electronics manufacturing services. You will coordinate with sales, production, engineering, and procurement to gather inputs and deliver timely proposals that meet customer requirements.

You will develop labor models, track quote KPIs, and maintain pricing templates while ensuring compliance with company policies. A strong background in EMS quoting is required.