In this position...The Parts & Service Fleet Bid Analyst will take ownership of the entire government bid process to include researching all government bids, all awarded contracts, tracking all government bid data and ultimately, automating the reporting to summarize the data. They will also work closely with Ford Customer Service Division Team & Ford Pro Team to secure these contracts. Strong growth potential within the Ford Pro or Ford Customer Service Division. Prefer candidates in Detroit Area, but willing to consider all options (near a Ford Regional Office) and recent graduates will be considered.What you'll do...We are seeking a highly analytical professional with strong programming skills and the ability to drill down into data and provide actionable analysis.Assume ownership for all bid contract proposals to ensure all bid specifications, deliverables and milestones are met weeklyAbility to manage multiple projects with competing demands for resources under tight deadlinesAbility to take ownership of undefined projects and innovate quickly with minimal supervisionAbility to review contracts and find gaps in compliance quicklyExcellent research skills to stay up-to-date with local, state and federal automotive RFPsIdentify, summarize and format bid/RFP documents for the Field Team to use and distributeCompile all data and automate weekly bid reports for the Field Team or Management Team in all sales channelsMonitor assigned organization's expenditures against set budgets while preparing accurate management reports that estimate future financial needsAnalyze and validate data for National Incentive payoutsManage and reconcile finance budget reportsWork on multiple proposals or projects simultaneously and communicate the progress to managementManage inputs from a variety of stakeholders in Ford Customer Service Division and Ford ProMeet with state and local government procurement officials to build relationshipsAttend seminars focused on how to do business with the government agenciesAttend mandatory Pre-Bid meetingsSubmit questions on behalf of the team to government agenciesOrganize meetings with market area teams and dealers to review larger bid opportunitiesAssist and Train Dealerships or Ford Authorized Distributors with their proposed bid responses and provide inputResearch all awarded contracts and track all data (Ford Dealers or competitors)Conduct post bid reviews with the FCSD Teams & Ford Pro TeamsAttend local trade shows and conferencesPromote FCSD Programs,
Ford Pro Fleet Service Operations programs, Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle Center ProgramsYou’ll have...Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Data ScienceStrong analytical and programming skills, with the ability to investigate complex data, identify meaningful trends, and deliver clear, actionable analysis.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, and Power Automate; able to produce accurate, polished deliverables with minimal guidance.Excel programming experience for Data Preparation, KPI Development, and Dashboard Creation.Proficient with CRM software (Salesforce) to manage customer relationships, track sales, and analyze customer dataExceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally to varied audiences.Meticulous proofreading and quality-control skills, with a consistent record of identifying errors and ensuring work is complete and accurate.Proven ability to work effectively and professionally with procurement officials, including handling detailed requirements and sensitive or time-critical requests.Must be comfortable working with CEO or Director Level personnel(internal or external)Available to travel and attend market area meetings with Government agency personnel, Ford Motor Company personnel, Ford Dealer personnel and FAD personnelExcellent collaboration, organizational and interpersonal skills with a “team first mindset”Even better, you may have...Experience with GovWin/Deltek, Bid Prime, Bid Net and other RFP/bid platforms preferredCommercial vehicle business experience, P&L; and risk management preferredProven experience as a Contract Compliance Specialist or similar role preferredExperience writing and submitting bid proposals and grant proposals a plusExperience with cooperative purchasing a plusDatabase software management experience preferredYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined,
but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company.As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of recent teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: GSRVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call .This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Parts & Service Fleet Bid Specialist (Oakville)
🏢 Ford
📍 Oakville