Associate Manager Bid Sales

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Tyson Foods
Associate Manager Bid Sales
in
Springdale
Arkansas
At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required to enter Tyson facilities.
En Tyson Foods, la seguridad de los miembros de nuestro equipo es nuestra principal prioridad. Por esa razón, los solicitantes seleccionados para este puesto deben estar completamente vacunados contra COVID-19 como condición de empleo. Se requerirá la verificación de la vacuna para ingresar a las instalaciones de Tyson.
Job Details:
Job Purpose/Summary:
This position is responsible for managing the teams that handle the K-12 National School Lunch Program pricing agreements, direct to manufacturer RFPs, and distributor bid requests. This includes ensuring the timely and complete responses of over 300 direct bid contracts and managing the bid process flow from bid solicitation through bid entry into Forge for a total of 2400 bid agreements annually. This position is also responsible for managing the accuracy and currency with specialized documentation required by both Federal and State governments and unique to the commodity National School Lunch Program including but not limited to: Summary End Product Data Schedule - Document detailing the commodity characteristics of the items we produce; State Participation Agreements - Document that details our processing agreement with each state specifying Value Pass-Through Methods, Allocation, Carry Over, and Transfer Procedures. Collaborate with Margin Managers, Sales, and Marketing teams in a consultative capacity to discuss bid strategy. Implement Bid Strategies defined through bid strategy meetings. Frequent collaboration with Legal to verify that contract terms are agreeable and to stay current on Tyson Legal positions and communicating with internal and external customers about the status of bids. This role supports the relationships with K12 Services and Interflex as they relate to bid documentation and our government compliance as it relates to the National School Lunch Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute bid strategy through management of workflow, bid responses, external communication and initial negotiation conversation starters. K-12 bid responses must be submitted with meetings deadlines while also with accuracy. This will include continuance of independent and team education to heighten National School Lunch regulations and technology solutions.
Requirements:
Education/Certifications: Bachelor s Degree or equivalent experience
Experience: 2-3 years of K12 National School Lunch Program experience preferred
Computer Skills: Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis focused on building Excel spreadsheets. Knowledge of internal systems related to Forge and Interflex.
Communication Skills: Strong written oral and interpersonal skills; Conflict Management skills; Ability to multi-task; Positive attitude; Problem Solving skills; Negotiation skills
Special Skills: Supervisory experience preferred
Supervisory: Yes (5 people)
Travel: The position requires domestic travel for customer meetings; normal travel is approximately 2-3 times per year
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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