K12 Bid Coordinator

National Food Group | 10X Inc 5000 Company; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care insurance

Group life & voluntary life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible savings plan

Short-term & long-term disability

PTO & PTO buy up

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

National Food Group is seeking a detail-oriented Bid Coordinator to join our collaborative team in Novi. You will manage government bids and large contracts, coordinate with Purchasing and Sales to obtain pricing, and ensure documentation is complete and compliant in a fast-paced office.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of tracking multiple bids while applying knowledge of the food industry and AI tools to daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PDF and Outlook.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Process-oriented approach.
• Results-oriented and motivated to succeed.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage various types of government bids and large contracts.
• Analyze, prepare, and submit bids with all required information and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing and Sales teams to obtain pricing from vendors and suppliers.
• Recommend specific products to Sales Team Leads based on bid requirements.
• Research bids and customers, then organize and review bid documentation.
• Review contracts and bids to ensure all applicable rules, regulations, and requirements are followed.
• Develop knowledge of the food and shipping industries to better understand bid specifications and requirements.
• Help keep the bid process organized and on schedule by identifying, tracking, and documenting required work throughout the process.
• Perform detailed responsibilities in a fast-paced sales office where accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Learn and use relevant terminology when communicating with Sales, Logistics, and Purchasing.
• A genuine enthusiasm for AI and emerging technology, with a willingness to apply modern tools to support completion of daily tasks.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Process-oriented

Results-driven

Self-motivated

Understanding of revenue/profit

Urge to prioritize

Adaptability

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PDF

Job description

Our K12 Sales Team is looking for a detail-oriented Bid Coordinator to join our collaborative team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, motivated, and interested in building a career in the food industry.

At National Food Group, we value a collaborative, progressive workplace and continually look for ways to make the employee experience productive and convenient. Our office includes hot and cold beverage machines, collaborative meeting spaces, an in-house gym, and an Innovation Center that supports product development and culinary innovation.

Your Essential Duties

• Manage various types of government bids and large contracts.
• Analyze, prepare, and submit bids with all required information and documentation.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing and Sales teams to obtain pricing from vendors and suppliers.
• Recommend specific products to Sales Team Leads based on bid requirements.
• Research bids and customers, then organize and review bid documentation.
• Review contracts and bids to ensure all applicable rules, regulations, and requirements are followed.
• Develop knowledge of the food and shipping industries to better understand bid specifications and requirements.
• Help keep the bid process organized and on schedule by identifying, tracking, and documenting required work throughout the process.
• Perform detailed responsibilities in a fast-paced sales office where accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Learn and use relevant terminology when communicating with Sales, Logistics, and Purchasing.
• A genuine enthusiasm for AI and emerging technology, with a willingness to apply modern tools to support completion of daily tasks.

Your Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF) and Outlook
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Process-oriented approach
• Results-oriented and motivated to succeed
• Self-motivated
• A good understanding of business revenue and gross profit
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize work effectively
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage frequent changes in direction
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision care insurance
• Group life & voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Flexible savings plan
• Short-term & long-term disability
• PTO & PTO buy up
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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