Bid Coordinator

Join Our Team!

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?

At US FOODS, we are seeking a Bid Coordinator Associate who is eager to realize their potential, grow professionally, and become valued a member of our family.

Schedule:

1. Monday - Friday
2. 8AM - 5PM

Pay on this position is starting at $25 per hour based on experience.

As one of the largest food distributors, US FOODS boasts a culture built on promotion from within, comprehensive training programs, and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• A company culture where YOU MATTER, and hard work is duly recognized.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages are designed to respect and reward our employees' dedication and effort.
• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Excellent leadership opportunities.

Benefits Starting Day One:

We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), life insurance, and paid parental leave. Explore our benefits at benefitspricing.com.

Essential Duties & 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.
• Run usage reports for bill back negotiations.
• 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.

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:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements:

• Repeated hand and wrist movement in data entry.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand during 8 hour shift
• Must have ability to withstand long periods of time working at personal computer.
• Lifting up to 10 lbs while handling office supply orders.

Join Our Team:

Become a valued member of the US FOODS team as a Bid Coordinator Associate and contribute to our success built on pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $15.00 and $25.00.

As applicable this role will also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here.

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