Commercial and Bid Specialist

Hybrid in the UK·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Optimas International

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near the UK for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Fastener industry and product knowledge are advantageous
Results driven, positive influencer
Entrepreneurial with commercial focus
Accountable and organised
Strong communication skills essential, along with excellent negotiation skills both verbal and written
StrongComputer Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balance workload effectively, assess the need for immediate action and prioritise multiple tasks
Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams

The role

Commercial & Bid Specialist

Position overview:

As a Commercial and Bid Specialist you will be responsible for business growth and driving profitability on new and live products. Building both key customer and vendor relationships to support the Optimas business strategies.

Working closely with key stakeholders, the Commercial and Bid Specialist will proactively identify areas of opportunity to improve new business win conversions and performance under the guidance of the Head of the Commercial and Bid for the UK.

What you'll do

Principal Activities:

Key tasks and responsibilities are defined as:

• Understand,the company's growth and profitability objectives andwith total enthusiasm and commitment achieve and exceed them.

Support New Business opportunities by providing our best commercially competitive offer in line with Company objectives and in line with the customers' requirements
Develop collaborative dialogue with all customer contacts to support active negotiations on outstanding business opportunities
Assist our Supply Chain in ensuring current partners are aligned tomarket conditions and identify potential risks
Uphold a collaborative dialogue with key supplier contacts to lead commercial negotiations
Manageflowoftransactionalenquiriesinlinewithteamcapacity
SupportinresolvingquerieswithKeyStakeholders
Reviewcustomerquotationsinlinewithapprovalcriteria
Monitoractivitywithintheteam
Ensureworkingpracticesareinlinewithapprovedprocesses
Collaboratewith the relevant stakeholders during the processing of customer requests, ensuring that a focused quotation is issued

• Developand maintain mutually beneficial relationships with our customers and suppliers.

Support KPI activity
Ensurebest practiceis followedto achieve a seamless customer experience
Support or facilitate meetings as required with relevant stakeholdersboth internally and externally
'Get the deal done' close out in real time customer quotations toenhance win opportunities and company profitability
Maintain records as required
Other tasks and duties, as required.

How you'll work

Gloucester, UK(hybrid working)

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About Optimas International

In their own words

About the company & team

AboutOptimas:

Optimas is amultinationaldistributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalised level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

To learn more, please visit our websitehttp://www.optimasinternational.com/

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to a global organization, working within a challenging and fast-paced environment, making educated decisions and driving business.

Our company is fast-paced, dynamic and has enormous potential like few others, thriving in an industry that's highly demanding and very competitive. Our success so far is based on finding the best talent and putting them together to work in a friendly, challenging and exciting environment. Talent is everything for Optimas.

Additional information

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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