Contract Management Specialist

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring for a Contract Management Specialist to contribute to our Library Services (ILS) team in LaVergne, TN just outside Nashville. We offer hybrid work schedules, however, this person must live in the Greater Nashville area. In this role, you will consistently produce winning written proposals, positioning ILS as the premier materials and value-added services supplier to libraries. You’ll also manage all aspects of the Request for Proposal (RFPs), including initial receipt/request, submission, and archival process.

Responsibilities

Proactively researches, compiles, and analyzes all financial and competitive information critical to preparing a written proposal response for bids worth up to $7 million; Develops, analyzes and proposes competitive and profitable pricing; Creates financial models that reflect proposed discounts and value-added services pricing to ensure attainment of company profit objectives; Creates and writes winning proposals through the use of boilerplate and customized responses to reflect the customer’s RFP requirements; Develops and maintains a project timeline for each response, ensuring milestone deliverables are met and overall project deadline is strictly adhered to; Completes necessary customer follow-up, administration of company discounts and pricing system, reporting, and database maintenance after the proposal award; Serves as contract administration representative providing knowledge to Account Managers and clients

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or year-for-year experience; 2 years' proposal or contract writing experience or 2 years' Ingram Library Services experience; 2 years' business experience, including financial analysis and pricing

Nice to have

Experience using Salesforce; Experience using MS Excel; Experience managing RFP process; Experience meeting tight deadlines; Extremely detail-oriented; Experience writing/reviewing contracts; preparing/managing RFPs; working with proformas

Benefits

A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA; 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days; 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more; Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates; Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program; Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community; Company match program for United Way donations; Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year; Casual Dress Code