Government Contract & Strategic Bids Specialist

Radiac Abrasives•Oswego, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Radiac Abrasives, part of the global Tyrolit Group, is a leading manufacturer of engineered grinding and finishing solutions for the metalworking industry. The Government Contract & Strategic Bids Specialist supports and develops Radiac Abrasives’ government and strategic business opportunities, primarily involving GSA programs, government procurement, defense contractor opportunities, bids, quotations, and contracts. The role contributes to launching and developing a growing government and defense contractor business program by establishing processes, building customer relationships, identifying opportunities, and creating a repeatable approach to pursuing government, defense-related, and other large request-for-proposal opportunities. The specialist works closely with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Finance, Marketing, and other internal functions to prepare accurate and competitive responses to customer requirements and provide knowledgeable customer and sales support. Responsibilities include supporting GSA and government business activities, reviewing and coordinating bids and proposals, managing contract information and deadlines, supporting significant customer opportunities, and maintaining CRM records and reporting on activity.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in government sales, government procurement, contract administration, proposal/bid management, defense contracting, inside sales, customer service, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
CRM experience required.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, email, video conference, and other electronic communication methods.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with defense contractors or within the defense manufacturing supply chain.
Experience with GSA programs, government procurement, RFQs, RFPs, solicitations, bids, proposals, and/or contracts.
SAP experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Government Contracting, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Industrial, manufacturing, technical product, or engineered-product experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and support GSA and government business activities, including contract information, pricing, product information, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Develop relationships with purchasing, procurement, and supply-chain contacts within defense contractor organizations.
Monitor customer requirements and purchasing activity to identify new opportunities for Radiac.
Review RFQs, RFPs, solicitations, specifications, and other bid documents to understand customer requirements.
Coordinate and track bid and proposal responses with Sales, Product Management, Production, Finance, and other internal resources.
Prepare and/or coordinate pricing, product selection, lead times, commercial terms, and required documentation.
Maintain bid calendars and contract information, ensuring requirements and deadlines are met, including renewals, modifications, and updates.
Coordinate internal resources and customer requirements associated with significant opportunities.
Communicate directly with customers, government procurement personnel, defense contractors, and sales representatives.
Assist with product selection, availability, pricing, application questions, and other customer requirements.
Maintain accurate CRM information for government, defense contractor, GSA, bid, and strategic opportunities.
Analyze bid and quotation activity to identify trends and opportunities for improving revenue and market share.
Work cross-functionally to ensure customer and contract requirements are properly communicated and fulfilled.