Coordinator Bid - Corporate (Springdale, AR)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to read, interpret, and complete K–12 National School Lunch bid contracts and RFPs. This includes collaborating with various departments to obtain required information, verifying Tyson’s availability and contract compliance, creating letters, obtaining signatures, and gathering company policies required for bid submission. The role also involves evaluating requested products to ensure they meet bid contract specifications and entering provided pricing into bid contract forms. Additional responsibilities include maintaining proper records of commonly used bid materials, ensuring accurate information in all outside third-party bidding systems, submitting renewal and non-renewal letters, and managing all correspondence related to bid contracts The role also requires notifying other departments of their responsibilities to remain in compliance with the bid contract. This position will upload signed state participation agreements to the shared drive and upload signed bid contracts into the Contract Management System (CMS). Along with school bid contracts, the role includes completing State Participation Agreements for conducting USDA commodity reprocessing business in each participating state.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of office experience preferred
1 year of experience with Tyson office systems preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High level of professionalism in all communication.
Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills, especially under high-pressure deadlines.
Must consistently demonstrate composure and accuracy while meeting required deadlines.
Work is highly varied and requires interpretation of technical and detailed guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for analyzing and solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and complete K–12 National School Lunch bid contracts and RFPs.
Collaborate with various departments to obtain required information.
Verify Tyson’s availability and contract compliance.
Create letters, obtain signatures, and gather company policies required for bid submission.
Evaluate requested products to ensure they meet bid contract specifications.
Enter provided pricing into bid contract forms.
Maintain proper records of commonly used bid materials.
Ensure accurate information in all outside third-party bidding systems.
Submit renewal and non-renewal letters.
Manage all correspondence related to bid contracts
Notify other departments of their responsibilities to remain in compliance with the bid contract.
Upload signed state participation agreements to the shared drive.
Upload signed bid contracts into the Contract Management System (CMS).
Complete State Participation Agreements for conducting USDA commodity reprocessing business in each participating state.