Bids Specialist/NY Remote

Job Description JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for identifying and developing new bid opportunities. Prepare and coordinate bids, quotes, proposals; and sales plan/GPO Analysis (if applicable). This position interfaces with various customers, suppliers and other members of the team to create, develop, and maintain accurate and timely bids and quotes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform product matches based off of customer usage reports. • Work closely with other internal departments to prepare and submit bid paperwork and related documentation. Assists in calculating and totaling bid proposals for prospective clients as needed. • Contact prospective clients to verify bid specifications or purchase requests and follow up on bid awards. • Conduct price/cost savings reports utilizing lower cost alternative products and/or contract costs. • Participate in special projects and performs other duties as required. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: • Proficient in Microsoft Excel • Basic business math GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work • Very good attention to detail and accuracy • Customer service oriented and ability to work with and resolve complex issues • Ability to plan and arrange activities • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information • Ability to work in a team environment • Ability to multi-task • Ability to manage conflict • Capacity to work effectively under pressure • Analytical thinking • Oversee small projects • Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities • Establish productive working relationships at multiple levels within the organization WORK EXPERIENCE: Typically, 4 or more years of related experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Typically High School education, vocational training and/or on-the-job training. Bachelor’s degree preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: . No special physical demands required. SKILL: Exceptional understanding of the job and ability to apply knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks. Complete tasks in creative and effective ways. Complete assignments and facilitate the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area. Apply acquired knowledge of procedures and external regulations. COMPLEXITY: Consistently work on assignments that can be difficult and require independent judgment and initiative. Understand implications of work and make recommendations for solutions. Will be responsible for making independent procedural decisions. SUPERVISION: Work under minimal supervision and may act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Typically, to advance to a new job level, TSMs must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meets expectations or consistently exceed expectations. Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers