Bidding Support Specialist

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing•Dickinson, ND

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About The Position

The Bidding Support Specialist supports the administration and completion of customer Requests for Quotes (RFQs). The role records RFQs and updates, reviews technical packages and customer requirements, and communicates summaries to relevant internal teams to support bid/no-bid decisions. Working closely with the Proposal Coordinator and other members of the bidding group, the specialist helps develop accurate, high-quality proposals tailored to customer specifications and submits completed bids by their deadlines. The position requires professional, timely communication with internal and external customers, answering inquiries about RFQ status and documentation, and coordinating with Strategic Sourcing Analysts on material-related questions. The specialist identifies required processes and determines whether KMM facilities can perform them, escalates engineering-package questions to the Proposal Coordinator, and works effectively with virtual teams under pressure. The role also requires compliance with company standards, procedures, protocols, and KMM’s quality management principles. KMM is a contract manufacturer serving commercial, military, and other aerospace sectors, with facilities in North Dakota and Texas. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. A pre-employment drug screen is required.

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.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to walk, sit, or stand to a significant degree.
Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders or stairs; stoop, crouch, kneel, and bend; and handle, feel, and grip as needed.
Visual acuity 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.
Ability to complete 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 internal stakeholders to obtain bid/no-bid decisions.
Answer internal colleagues’ questions about RFQ status and packages.
Submit completed bid packages to customers accurately and by RFQ deadlines.
Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external customers.
Become familiar with the needs and capabilities of KMM programs and work effectively under pressure.
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 and respond promptly to materials-related questions.
Collaborate with the team to resolve RFQ questions and reach bid/no-bid decisions as soon as possible.
Work effectively within virtual teams to produce competitive bids.
Comply with company standards, procedures, and protocols.
Carry out the company’s quality management system principles.