First Aid + Safety - Bid & GPO Coordinator

UniFirst-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Earth City, MO
5,001-10,000 employees
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UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Bid & GPO Coordinator to join our community. As a Bid & GPO Coordinator, you will be responsible for identifying relevant public and private sector bids and distributing them to the appropriate sales managers. You’ll also help maintain GPO contract records, vendor registrations, and payment systems including EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) setups. When working with UniFirst First Aid + Safety we provide a variety of shifts. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

  • Research and track local, state, and commercial bid opportunities using bid platforms and procurement portals
  • Monitor and identify contract opportunities related to safety products, first aid, PPE, and training services.
  • Communicate qualified bid opportunities to appropriate regional and local sales managers.
  • Maintain a shared calendar or report of open, upcoming, and closed bids.
  • Assist with registering the company as a vendor with new agencies and maintaining vendor credentials
  • Support maintenance of GPO contract documentation and ensure accurate records of partner portals like Sourcewell, NPP, Vizient, etc.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support EDI onboarding and updates for key GPO and commercial accounts.
  • Assist with ensuring compliance and troubleshooting for payment portals and electronic ordering platforms.
  • Work closely with the sales operations team to share bid timelines and requirements in a timely and clear format.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required by the Manager or Supervisor
  • Associate degree in Business Administration or related fields, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role (preferably in sales, contracts, or procurement).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams) for managing reports, documents, and communications
  • Comfortable researching online databases and working with shared documents or report
  • Strong communication skills – written and verbal – to coordinate with internal teams.
  • High attention to detail and organizational ability
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Proactive and curious — you enjoy hunting down information and sharing it with others.
  • Comfortable supporting technical or system setup related to ordering and invoicing.
  • Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs.
  • Experience using public procurement websites or bid tracking systems is preferred.
  • Familiarity with group purchasing organizations (Sourcewell, NPP, Vizient) is a plus but not required.
  • Familiarity with EDI systems, payment platforms, and electronic ordering protocols is preferred
  • Constant focus on continuous improvement, innovation and quality
  • Familiarity with the use of ChatGPT, Grok and other AI search and research tools
  • Interest in workplace safety, compliance, or public procurement.
  • On-the-job training
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Direct Payroll Deposit
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 30% Employee Discount
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
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