Strategic Bids & Contracts Manager

sysco; California (MO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

US0004 Sysco Central California, Inc. seeks a Bid Specialist to solicit and maintain bids with customers, manage pricing data, and help maximize profitability.

You will coordinate bid submissions, monitor performance on awarded bids, and pursue new business opportunities to sustain Sysco's market position. The role requires strong communication, Excel expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Bid Specialist or related experience.
• Willing to sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for approving all bids before submission to the customer.
• Manages the performance of bids that have been awarded.
• Accountable for soliciting account business when needed.
• Maintains compliance with appropriate documentation at an established business.
• Solicits new business in the market.
• Establishes accurate and timely profit Performa on new business prospects.
• Oversees the solicitation and maintenance of vendor deals for nonprofit and school applications.
• Maintain, update and monitor bid pricing and customer agreements, vendor tracking, daily sales audit to assure correct pricing and profitability, customer OIC forms to assure proper Sysco uniform product codes, customer specifications, and sales mix, account trial balance.
• Assures that correspondence between Sysco and our customers is positive and effective.
• Liable for overseeing the scripting of orders for schools weekly, as well as keying any customer orders as needed.
• Ensures that orders are reviewed for out of stock issues and substitute items.
• Works closely with all departments via appropriate communication.
• Ensures Merchandising is communicated to assure proper turns of proprietary items inventory and warning of unusual usage.
• Promotes Sysco Brand through customer food shows, product cutting, etc.
• Attends all Sysco Tech classes and Sales Meetings.
• Ensures a consistent AR is maintained for all bid accounts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Researching internet

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing

Job description

US0004 Sysco Central California, Inc. seeks a Bid Specialist to solicit and maintain bids with customers, manage pricing data, and help maximize profitability.

You will coordinate bid submissions, monitor performance on awarded bids, and pursue new business opportunities to sustain Sysco's market position. The role requires strong communication, Excel expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments.