Bidding Support Specialist

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing•Dickinson, ND

25d

About The Position

The Bidding Support Specialist supports the administration and completion of customer Requests for Quotes (RFQs), working closely with the Proposal Coordinator and the bidding group. The role records RFQs and updates, reviews technical packages and requirements, communicates RFQ information to internal stakeholders, and helps produce accurate, high-quality proposals tailored to customer specifications. The specialist ensures bid packages are submitted on time and supports professional, ethical, and responsive communication with internal and external customers. The position works with colleagues across programs, engineering, strategic sourcing, and planning to obtain bid/no-bid decisions and respond to RFQ questions. It requires understanding technical concepts and manufacturing capabilities, communicating regularly by phone and email, working effectively under pressure and within virtual teams, and complying with company procedures and quality management principles. No supervisory responsibilities are listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in business, accounting, or engineering, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Ability to understand and apply technical concepts and read and interpret wire and circuit card drawings.
Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and LEAN concepts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Ability to walk, sit, or stand to a significant degree; lift 50 pounds from floor to waist; carry 50 pounds; push and/or pull up to 20 pounds; climb ladders or stairs; stoop, crouch, kneel, and bend; and handle, feel, and grip for some activities.
Visual acuity sufficient to read labels and inspect work.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely workflow decisions, communicate effectively, and meet speed or productivity quotas.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or an engineering-related discipline.

Responsibilities

Record customer RFQs and RFQ updates in a timely manner.
Review RFQ document packages, including Statements of Work, parts lists, dimensional drawings, specifications, quality notes, and other requirements.
Communicate RFQ summaries to relevant internal stakeholders to obtain bid/no-bid decisions.
Answer internal colleagues’ questions about RFQ status and packages.
Submit completed bid packages to customers by RFQ deadlines.
Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external customers.
Identify processes required by an RFQ and determine whether KMM facilities can perform them.
Communicate regularly by phone and email with bidding group members.
Escalate questions about engineering packages to the Proposal Coordinator.
Work with Strategic Sourcing Analysts to respond quickly to materials questions.
Collaborate with the team to answer RFQ questions and reach bid/no-bid decisions promptly.
Work effectively within virtual teams to produce winning bids.
Comply with company standards, procedures, and protocols, and carry out the QMS principles.