Bid Coordinator

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At Crawford, the #1 electrical distributor across Texas and Louisiana, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. We are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering, and developing our associates who adapt to change and drive and deliver results.
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Position: Bid Coordinator
Location: Houston, TX
About Crawford:
If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:
Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people
Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo
Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve
Responsibilities:
The Bid Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the quotation process for customer requests and projects in an accurate and timely manner and in conjunction with the appropriate sales associates and quotations specialist.
Essential Responsibilities

• Monitors quotations inbox and log projects on bid board
• Analyzes multi-family project blueprints and identifies required specifications to prepare a bill of materials needed.
• Prepares multi-family project bill of materials and submits to appropriate vendors for pricing information.
• Formulates the bids unique pricing strategy by combining the vendors pricing information received with the branch's sales margin objectives, coordinates pricing strategy with appropriate sales and management representatives.
• Prepares and submits multi-family project bid proposals in a complete and accurate manner which reflects the formulated pricing strategy, assuring all submission deadlines are met.
• Maintains an accurate follow-up system for actively tracking bids and quotations provided to customers assuring no bid is left behind.
• Upon achievement of proposal award, coordinates the ordering and delivery processes with sales associates to assure that materials are delivered in accordance with the terms outlined in the bid proposal.
• Continuously communicates with customers throughout the quotation/bid process to share information related to products, manufacturers pricing, etc.
• Establishes and maintains ethical, cooperative manufacturer relationships.
• Informs and educates relevant branch associates on pricing changes and strategies to assure all customer pricing is conducted on a consistent basis.
• Maintains current knowledge of inventory, including appropriate substitutions.

Other Responsibilities

• Attends product sales meetings and trainings to develop on-going product knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to successfully complete the job.

Necessary Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent on the job experience as determined by Crawford Electric Supply.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical and lighting products and other related project material.
• Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints and spec layouts.
• Strong attention to details and demonstrated follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven proficiency in general personal computer application, as well as in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Completion of EPEC Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels or commitment to complete such training within 12 months of starting job assignment.

Physical Ability Requirements

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, adding machine, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and otherwise transport work-related materials that frequently weigh up to 25 lbs. and that may occasionally weigh in excess of 25 lbs.

Why work for Crawford?
If you are looking for a company who is committed to building a relationship with you, who encourages having fun at work, who is powered by difference, and who is passionate about your future, it's time to apply at Crawford Electric Supply. Known in the electrical distribution industry for being a great place to work and build a career, Crawford prides itself on being a business partner rather than just an electrical supplier to its customers. Everyday Crawford associates provide the best customer experience while at the same time offering the widest variety of electrical products on the market. For the past 30 years, Crawford has built a culture of growth, opportunity, innovative thinking, and stability for its employees by truly living up to the company motto of, "Whatever it Takes!" through our mindset competencies below:
Adapt: Effectively embrace new situation and people
Dare: Appropriately challenge the status quo
Learn: Learn from others, from mistakes, and self-improve
Our Competitive Benefits?
401K Matching, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation/Sick time, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discounts, Long term and Short term disability, Life Insurance, and ample opportunities to learn and grow.
About Crawford
In 1990, Crawford Electric Supply opened its first store in Dallas, TX and began a tradition of excellence. Within five years of opening, the store was ranked #1 in the twin city market. Over the next few years, Crawford grew from just one store of 6 employees with $2 million in sales to 6 locations with $320 million in sales (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and College Station). Always striving to be the preferred business to business provider of electrical products and solutions, each location rose to the top of their respective markets and continued to expand our footprint. Today, Crawford has grown to 25 locations across Texas and Louisiana with more than 600 associates. We are proud to serve commercial, residential, and industrial markets. Over the last 30 years, Crawford has lived up to and exceeded its motto of, "Whatever it Takes!"
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