Bid Coordinator - Sr

US Foods Inc. - Iowa City, IA

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Opens, date stamps, sorts, and distributes bid requests.
  • Organizes bids by due date.
  • Notifies appropriate parties of bid awards.
  • Establish and maintain permanent bid files.
  • Maintain and update bid log.
  • Coordinate all billbacks with contract coordinators.
  • Answers telephone and provides information/assistance or routes caller to appropriate staff member.
  • Takes phone or fax messages and delivers to appropriate individual or file.
  • Makes follow-up phone calls to brokers/suppliers as requested.
  • Composes and types routine correspondence, RFP response Documents,  and memoranda. 
  • Compiles and types statistical reports including tables and text using spreadsheet (Excel)  software.
  • Assists Bid/Contract Dept. with monitoring office supplies.
  • Makes copies, collates, and staples materials as requested.
  • Establishes and maintains permanent files; files and retrieves files as requested.
  • Prepare and process bid requests and bid awards.
  • Run weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting and send to appropriate individuals.
  • Maintains nutritional book updated as we get new data.
  • Work with vendors/brokers to get new items added to existing bill backs or allowances.
  • Provide information when needed to end-users. 
  • Offers clerical support to the School Commodity Specialist as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as required by Bid/Contract Management staff.
  • Assist with maintaining and tracking USDA Commodity Inventory and customer/state reporting.
  • Analyze weekly DWO report.

 
***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status**

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Equipment  

  • Knowledge of office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping.
  • Knowledge of business communication, including style and format of letters, spreadsheets, etc.
  • Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages. 
  • Proficient computer skills using Microsoft office software.  Advanced knowledge of Excel is helpful. 
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with limited supervision.
  • Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
  • Experience in the operation of a PC.
  • Ability to accurately operate a 10-key calculator.
  • Professional appearance: grooming and dress consistent with desired corporate image.
  • Prompt and regular attendance at work.

Education and Experience  

  • Two years related experience or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Posted: 30+ days ago

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