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Taylor Communications, Inc. RFP Analyst in Byron, Minnesota
Let Us Power Your Potential Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future - and your career. We power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you're ready for something bigger - more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth - we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for people like you. Ready to reach your potential? It's time to look at Taylor. Your Opportunity: Taylor Print Impressions is seeking an RFP Analyst to manage and support projects within RFP's, TPI Insourcing, Category Leaders, Sales, and Facilities across the TPI platform. You will work with the teams to develop strategy regarding pricing, and operational efficiencies to ensure that pricing projects are completed on time. Your Responsibilities: Acts as the single point of contact for assigned projects, RFP's or market pricing. Gathers pricing by using quoting software, sending requests for return pricing. Responsible for generating pricing spreadsheets and assisting with the development of the pricing strategy. Ongoing evaluation of pricing needs, developing processes that support business and client needs, and execution of delivery. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, operations and leadership to align pricing strategy and approvals. Assistance in providing metrics to measure progress and successes. Partners and gains alignment with business leadership on pricing strategy and submission. Develop and maintain connections with facility management and estimating teams. Ensure proper and useful visual standard metrics are in place and up to date to track work. Analyze vendor pricing and provide direction as to best methods of print production and best value vendors. Work with leadership to effectively coordinate personnel and work groups to handle the flow of estimates. Maintain a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Performs other duties as assigned. You Must Have: Ability to lead others through fast paced data driven environments Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong analytical aptitude, as well as written and verbal communication skills Extensive knowledge and experience with Excel in V-lookups, data sorting and filtering and advance function utilization Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects along with excellent time management skills Ability to address issues quickly and decisively: takes initiative and is a self-starter Ability to build and maintain strong cross functional partnerships Must be flexible, adaptable, and able to work in an entrepreneurial environment Motivated, detail oriented, and a team player About Taylor Corporation One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Equal Opportunity Employer minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity