Bids Clerk

Division and Location

Howard Technology Solutions – Ellisville, MS (Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled)

The entry level Bids Specialist position will analyze bid request documents and requirements from a variety of sources including K12, higher education, state, and local entities on a daily basis.

• Thoroughly review product specifications, pricing requests, payment terms, tax exempt status of soliciting entity, general and special terms and conditions of each bid request.
• Extract pertinent information, not limited to previously listed, to convey to the Bids Team and Sales Teams based on a formatted checklist.
• Each proposal must be scanned into the company’s database management software along with proper record keeping and documentation of bids pulled and worked each day.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to type 45 wpm.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of work experience in an office setting.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision.

Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.