Bid Specialist

Summary/Objective:
Extroverted and energetic Bid Specialist to create Requests for Quotation and obtain pricing from suppliers. Manage numerous projects simultaneously for a diverse range of military and commercial parts. Effectively use Microsoft Office suite and cutting-edge proprietary software platforms. This position reports to the Director of Bids and Proposals.

Essential Functions:

• Persuasively communicate to effectively drive supplier responsiveness to RFQ's.
• Work with a sense of urgency to meet both internal and customer deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with suppliers.
• Identify and analyze supply chains using thorough research and investigative methods.
• Professional use of phone and email.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This job operates in an office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, exempt level position. Days and hours work are Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Travel:

Occasional on-the-job travel between varying local facilities is expected.

Qualifications:

• Multi-tasking expertise to manage numerous pricing actions simultaneously for a diverse range of military and commercial parts.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Willing to learn about basic manufacturing processes and read/interpret technical manufacturing drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

• The ideal candidate has 1-3 years experience communicating persuasively in a purchasing, sales, or customer service role.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

The BONEAL Enterprise provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BONEAL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• INVITATION TO SELF-IDENTIFY

Boneal is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. To comply with these laws, Boneal invites both employees and job applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement.

It would assist us if you would provide the following information:

Gender (choose one):
Male, Female, or 'I Do No Wish to Self-Identify'

Race/Ethnic Origin (see next question)

• (CONTINUED)

RACE/ETHNIC ORIGIN (choose all that apply):

White (not Hispanic or Latino): Having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Black or African American (not Hispanic / Latino): Having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Hispanic or Latino: Origins of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture regardless of race.

Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic / Latino): Having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

Asian (not Hispanic / Latino): Having origins in any of the peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or Indian Subcontinent.

American Indian/Alaska Native (not Hispanic / Latino): Having origins of North/Central/South America who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.

I Do Not Wish to Self-Identify

• Veteran and Disability Self-Identify Status

Boneal is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements. To comply with federal regulations, Boneal invites both employees and job applicants to voluntarily self-identify their Veteran or Disability status.

If you are in any category, please identify in your response. If you are unsure of your Veteran or Disability Status, please refer to the definitions below. If none apply, mark “None of the Above”. Boneal will report the Veteran Status of all Boneal employees using federal VETS-100 documents.

Information will only be used in ways authorized by federal law. Information submitted will be kept confidential.

Categories:

Disabled Veteran

Recently Separated Veteran

Other Protected Veteran

Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran

Are you a Disabled Individual

None of the Above

I Do Not Wish to Self-Identify

• Veteran and Disability Self-Identify Status (Continued - no response needed)

Definitions:

“Disabled veteran” refers to a veteran who is entitled to compensation (or who, but for the receipt of military retired pay, would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Defense, or was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

“Recently separated veteran” refers to any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty.

"Other protected veteran” refers to a person who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, under laws administered by the Department of Defense.

• Veteran and Disability Self-Identify Status (Continued - no response needed)

Definitions (Continued):

"Armed Forces service medal veteran” refers to any person who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (62 FR 1209).

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• sales, customer service, or bid estimation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $53,000