Bidding Specialist

Job Description The role of Bidder involves working directly with vendors to assess feasibility, costs, and timing for research projects. They also provide guidance to the research teams on fielding methodologies and panel feasibility and offer ongoing support to panel partners throughout the project's life cycle. These efforts contribute to the smooth running of projects, ensure profitability for our company, and result in the delivery of useful data to our clients. Accountabilities

•Manage bid requests and allocate work to suitable suppliers, based on the client's requirements and study methodology particulars.

•Accurately manage feasibility, consult on missing/inaccurate information, flag watchouts.

•Exhibit precision in utilizing scheduling, bidding, and project management tools (Bowtie, Bid Tool etc.).

•Work closely with internal partners across teams to deliver high-quality study execution, ensuring set deadlines are met.

•Manage study confirmation and closeout processes as well as other necessary administrative tasks.

•Ensure that vendors understand and follow best practices as set forth by leadership and provide feedback to vendors and internal leaders as appropriate.

•Work as a team regionally and globally by taking on shared tasks such as vacation coverage, etc. if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

•Critical thinking

•Detail oriented

•Ability to multi-task

•Problem solving ability

•Effective communication skills

•Customer service skills