This is a Hybrid position and can be based out of our Chicago, IL or Merrillville, IN office!
Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.
Main Purpose
The successful preparation of the proposals is an essential part of sales and business growth resulting in multiyear contracts. As a Proposals Manager at Tradebe, you will work interdepartmentally to prepare and submit RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication and investigation skills and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
Prepare and submit RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs by coordinating the bid process, preparing technical responses, and conducting financial analysis based on specific proposal requirements
Determine overall operational and pricing strategy for each project
Generate and review competitor pricing estimates, sales estimations, and contract requirements to submit successful bid submissions
Respond to RFP clarifications, best and final request, and contract modifications
Prepare and submit vendor pre-qualification requests and customer Requests for Information (RFI) documents
Conduct proposal reviews with Directors and Executives within the organization to discuss pricing strategy and contract requirements
Prepare and submit "Final Edition" proposals according to details contained within the RFP which may include submitting via customer portal, shipping hard copy, and various other methods of final submission
Organize and update pending bid submissions and executed contracts ensuring successful
Collaborate with internal teams such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to enhance the quality of bid submissions
Daily search for suitable RFPs (e.g. using BidSync/SAM and other sources)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
Project management or some waste industry field experience preferred
Strong writing skills
Strong Excel skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Communication and organization skills
Microsoft Suite experience, Adobe PDF preferred
Financial analysis experience preferred
We offer
Student loan repayment assistance
Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
401k Retirement match
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Leadership opportunities
Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
