Project Manager

Medline Industries, LP; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Minnesota seeks a skilled Quote/RFP coordinator to manage formal and informal quote activities for Custom Trays and Unitized Delivery Systems, including receipt, coordination, completion and response.

The role involves analyzing competitive components, preparing cost and price analysis worksheets, developing response templates, mentoring staff, and delivering accurate, timely proposals to drive win rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in Custom Procedure Tray industry.
• 2+ years in people management.
• Strong math, advanced Excel, and Access skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quote activities for RFIs and RFPs.
• Prepare cost/price analyses and margin modeling.
• Develop response templates for RFIs/RFPs.
• Provide data-mining services for management and sales.
• Mentor staff and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Audit cross-reference data and track LPOs.

Skills

People management

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Measure and report activities related to win/loss results. 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 Inquires (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

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.

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We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We stride to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

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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.