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Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more. 

The Merchandising Bid Analyst will join the Merchandising Operations Team to provide support to Staples Inc.  Responsible for analyzing and entering requests for customer level deviated costs, ensuring timely and accurate data entry, and providing excellent customer service.  This associate must be an analytical thinker, a problem solver and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities often shift.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Analyze and enter customer level deviated costs with a high degree of accuracy.
• Work directly with Sales teams and other internal partners on their inquiries and requests.  Provide updates to Sales regarding the status of each request and complete each request in a timely manner. 
• Submit invoices to vendors on a monthly basis, provide usage reports and other necessary documentation as needed.  Research and reconcile all differences.  Hit all deadlines.
• Continuously refine and improve processes.  Think outside the box.
• Provide management with weekly updates on rebate collections and accurate monthly accruals.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond quickly to all requests and inquiries.

What you bring to the table:

• Relevant business experience
• Detail oriented with solid analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proactive with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and some experience with Microsoft Access 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• A team player with a positive attitude

What’s needed: Basic Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in bid analysis, proposal writing, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of computer skills including Microsoft Office with exposure Microsoft Access 

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (preferred) 
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.