Project Manager

Medline; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Illinois seeks an experienced professional to coordinate and manage formal and informal Quote/RFPs for Custom Trays/Unitized Delivery Systems, including receipt, coordination, completion and response. Measure and report win/loss results.

The role involves analyzing competitive tray bills of materials, creating common component lists (CCLs), and preparing worksheets for internal account representatives for quotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years experience in Custom Procedure Tray industry.
• At least 2 years of experience managing people (hiring, developing, motivating, directing).
• Intermediate skill in mathematics; advanced Excel and Access capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate divisional quote activities for RFIs and RFPs.
• Analyze BOMs and create common component lists (CCL) for review.
• Prepare worksheets for internal account representatives for quotation.
• Develop cost/price analysis worksheets and margin modeling strategies.
• Prepare written responses for RFIs and RFPs; coordinate meetings for the RFP process.
• Maintain RFP/Large Opportunity Tracking log with won/loss/pending metrics.
• Provide data-mining services for management and Sales Specialists.

Skills

Mathematics

Access

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

Coordinate and manage the formal and informal Quote/RFPs for the various products such as Custom Trays/Unitized Delivery Systems, including the receipt, coordination, completion and response. Measure and report activities related to win/loss results.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate divisional quote activities and analysis associated with Custom Tray/Unitized Delivery Request for Inquiries (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Analyze competitive tray bills of materials and create common component lists (CCL) for review and use. Prepare worksheets for internal account representatives for quotation. Upon project completion, develop cost/price analysis worksheets and margin modeling strategies. Prepare all written responses associated with Product/Unitized Delivery Request for Inquiries (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Coordinate meetings and conference calls with applicable parties (managers, sales representatives, sales specialists and divisional staff) involved in RFP process. Maintain individual competitive component cross-reference tables critical to improving quote closure rates, reducing quote lead-time and reducing key-punch error rates. Perform quarterly audits of cross-reference data for continued accuracy and validity. Maintain monthly RFP/Large Opportunity Tracking log detailing all prior and current RFP/Project submittals including Won/Loss/Pending metrics. Manage activities of QPlus Program Specialist and Clinical Data Analyst including project prioritization, data analysis, and process flow. Provide data-mining services for all levels of Management, Department and Sales Specialists as requested. Develop, maintain and expand Medline standard ""template"" responses pertaining to customer questions (Web-Enabled Systems, Fill-Rate, Penalty Clauses, Costing Programs, Value-Added Portfolio, etc…). Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: At least 5 years experience Custom Procedure Tray industry. At least 2 years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Intermediate skill level in mathematics. Advanced skill level in Access. Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table).

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Degree in Business Administration.
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

Compensation and Benefits

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Company Culture and Inclusion

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.