Contracts and Bids Manager

Sysco

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to solicit and maintain bids and agreements with current and potential customers. Also to manage prices and data to assist the company in maximizing its profitability.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Bid Specialist and or related experience strongly preferred.
Strong communication skills and experience working with customers.
Must maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record that meets Company minimum standards
Must maintain current automobile insurance with the following limits Bodily injury $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage of $100,000
Must be willing to sign a Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to express information in terms of profit and loss, food cost and expense ratio through verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Proficient at conducting research on the internet.
Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts in a proactive and constructive manner.
Ability to prioritize, multi task, and shift priorities as necessary
Proactive and self-directed, yet able to work as part of a team.
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Shows initiative and asks for and offers help when needed
Accurate and thorough; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Reports to work promptly and regularly; works well with others; demonstrates the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate all the Leadership Framework competencies for this position.

Responsibilities

Responsible for approving all bids prior to submission to customer
Manages performance of bids that have been awarded
Responsible for soliciting account business when needed
Ensures compliance with appropriate documentation at established business.
Solicits new business in the market.
Ensures accurate and timely profit Performa on new business prospects.
Oversees the solicitation and maintenance of vendor deals for nonprofit and school applications.
Maintain, update and monitor; bid pricing and customer agreements, vendor tracking, daily sales audits to assure correct pricing and profitability, customer OIC forms to assure proper Sysco uniform product codes, customer specifications and sales mix, account trial balance.
Ensures that correspondence between Sysco and our customers is positive and effective
Responsible for overseeing the scripting of orders for schools on a weekly basis, as well as keying any customer orders as needed.
Ensures that orders are reviewed for out of stock issues and substitute items
Works closely with all departments via appropriate communication
Ensures Merchandising is communicated to assure proper turns of proprietary items inventory and advance warning of unusual usage.
Promotes Sysco Brand through customer food shows, product cuttings, etc.
Attends all Sysco Tech classes and Sales Meetings.
Ensures a consistent AR is maintained for all bid accounts
All other duties as assigned.