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Bid Coordinator
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Recruit, Staff, Hire LLC
New Orleans, LA (In Person)
$52,000 Salary, Full-Time
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We are seeking an experienced Bid Coordinator/Procurement Specialist to support a high-volume procurement department. This role is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience creating bids from beginning to end, developing scopes of work, coordinating with internal departments, and managing the full solicitation process. The right candidate will understand how to gather requirements, translate operational needs into clear bid documents, work with vendors, and support compliant, organized purchasing activity from initial request through award. Key Responsibilities Prepare, create, and manage bids, solicitations, and procurement documents from beginning to end Write, develop, and/or formulate clear scopes of work based on departmental needs Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, specifications, timelines, and deliverables Assist with drafting bid language, vendor requirements, evaluation criteria, and supporting documentation Communicate with vendors regarding bid opportunities, questions, deadlines, and submission requirements Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before release Track bid timelines, responses, addenda, evaluations, awards, and related procurement activity Support vendor relations while ensuring procurement policies and procedures are followed Maintain organized records of bids, contracts, vendor communications, and procurement documentation Work closely with leadership and department contacts to ensure purchasing needs are handled efficiently and accurately Qualifications Prior experience creating bids, solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, or similar procurement documents from start to finish Ability to write, develop, or formulate scopes of work Strong understanding of purchasing, procurement, vendor coordination, and bid processes Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail Ability to gather information from internal departments and turn it into clear, usable bid documentation Highly organized and able to manage deadlines, documentation, and multiple projects at once Professional communication skills with vendors, internal staff, and leadership Public-sector, municipal, utility, construction, infrastructure, or government procurement experience is a strong plus Experience with procurement systems, bid portals, or contract management tools is helpful Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate has worked in a procurement or purchasing environment where they were responsible for more than routine buying. This person has actually built bid packages, written or helped develop scopes of work, coordinated with departments, communicated with vendors, and followed the process through completion. They should be comfortable taking ownership, asking the right questions, and making sure bid documents are clear, accurate, and complete. #IND3