Bid Correspondent

Spherion Williamsport is working to fill a 8am-4:30pm, Bid Correspondent position in Williamsport, PA. The pay rate is $16.00 HOURLY. This position is entry-level. No experience is necessary. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.

Description:

As a Bid & Quotes Specialist, you'll be the engine driving the educational partnerships by transforming complex book and supply demands into winning, high-impact proposals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to dive into specialized product lines, master the bid process through hands-on training, and directly power the success of the sales and support teams. If you're a detail-oriented problem solver ready to learn, collaborate, and build a rewarding career in corporate operations, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do:

• Process and submit accurate bids and quotes for books and supplies within strict submission deadlines.
• Research and analyze complete book product specifications to deliver comprehensive, high-quality proposals.
• Scout and identify new bid and RFP opportunities across online procurement portals and industry databases.
• Enter and manage pricing, quotes, and customer specifications accurately within internal management systems.
• Collaborate with internal sales, customer service, and inventory teams to align product offerings with client needs.
• Execute post-submission follow-ups with clients to track quote statues, answer inquiries, and capture feedback.
• Assist with bid tabulations, data analysis, and special departmental projects as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing product training to maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving books and supplies catalogs.

Education: High School

• High School Diploma or GED

Related Experience: bid specialist, bid coordinator, office work, entry level