Proposal Specialist

Job Description

Manage RFQs, RFPs, and customer proposals from initial request through final submission. Review customer specifications and determine project scope. Develop pricing, cost estimates, and commercial proposals that support profitability. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather technical and operational information. Ensure proposals meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Lead internal proposal reviews and maintain accurate documentation. Track proposal metrics and recommend process improvements. Support strategic bids and collaborate with business development on key opportunities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in proposal management, estimating, pricing, manufacturing, contract packaging, pharmaceutical, or medical device environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and pricing
• Experience working in a regulated industry (FDA, cGMP, ISO, or similar) is a plus
• Experience With ERP And CRM Systems Is Preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Skills

• Proposal Management
• Pricing and Estimating
• Manufacturing Cost Structures
• Regulatory Compliance (FDA, cGMP, ISO, etc.)
• ERP and CRM Systems
• Organizational and Project Management Skills

Benefits

• Temporary to Possible Hire

Pay

• $60,000-$65,000/year, depending on experience

Schedule

• Day shift

About the Role

Manage RFQs, RFPs, and customer proposals from initial request through final submission. Review customer specifications and determine project scope. Develop pricing, cost estimates, and commercial proposals that support profitability. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather technical and operational information. Ensure proposals meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. Lead internal proposal reviews and maintain accurate documentation. Track proposal metrics and recommend process improvements. Support strategic bids and collaborate with business development on key opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in proposal management, estimating, pricing, manufacturing, contract packaging, pharmaceutical, or medical device environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and pricing
• Experience working in a regulated industry (FDA, cGMP, ISO, or similar) is a plus
• Experience With ERP And CRM Systems Is Preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Skills

• Proposal Management
• Pricing and Estimating
• Manufacturing Cost Structures
• Regulatory Compliance (FDA, cGMP, ISO, etc.)
• ERP and CRM Systems
• Organizational and Project Management Skills

Benefits

• Temporary to Possible Hire

Pay

• $60,000-$65,000/year, depending on experience

Schedule

• Day shift

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