Associate Bid Manager

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

As an Associate Bid Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the bid management process for non-complex opportunities and those requiring lower levels of support. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals aspiring to become successful Bid Managers. You will take ownership of assigned bids, creating plans, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors, and working closely with account managers to develop cost models and commercials. When not managing your own bids, you will provide coordination support to Bid Managers on complex opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Manage non-complex bids and opportunities with enabled support.
• Own the completion of assigned bid responses, including planning and execution.
• Engage internal departments and external vendors to gather necessary information.
• Collaborate with account managers to produce cost models and commercials.
• Support Bid Managers on qualified complex opportunities.
• Produce and manage bid plans, including resources, deliverables, timelines, and risk management.
• Coordinate clarifications with customers and ensure timely, compliant submissions.
• Author and review bid content, leveraging both custom and library material.
• Initiate lessons learned processes and contribute to boilerplate libraries.

• Ability to follow and apply the bid management process effectively.
• Strong relationship-building skills with sales teams and internal stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365 applications.
• Good understanding of technology and IT services concepts.
• APMP Foundation certification (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong commercial awareness and meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and action-oriented.
• Confident in guiding subject matter experts and working collaboratively.

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice .