Quotes, Proposals & Contracts Specialist
- St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Competitive Compensation $75,000–$110,000 based on experience · Contract
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St. Catharines, ON, Fully On-site
Manufacturing
Competitive Compensation $75,000–$110,000 based on experience
Our client, an established and innovative organization specializing in advanced electronic systems and technology, is seeking a highly capable Quotes, Proposals & Contracts Specialist to manage complex commercial quotations, competitive proposals and customer contract documentation.
This is a hands on position suited to someone who thrives on accuracy, takes pride in producing exceptional work and can independently manage detailed commercial requirements from initial customer inquiry through proposal submission and contract review.
Working closely with engineering, sales and senior leadership, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring customer proposals are technically accurate, commercially sound and aligned with contractual obligations.
The Role
Manufacturing
Competitive Compensation $75,000–$110,000 based on experience
Our client, an established and innovative organization specializing in advanced electronic systems and technology, is seeking a highly capable Quotes, Proposals & Contracts Specialist to manage complex commercial quotations, competitive proposals and customer contract documentation.
This is a hands on position suited to someone who thrives on accuracy, takes pride in producing exceptional work and can independently manage detailed commercial requirements from initial customer inquiry through proposal submission and contract review.
Working closely with engineering, sales and senior leadership, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring customer proposals are technically accurate, commercially sound and aligned with contractual obligations.
The Role
- Independently manage customer RFQs, RFPs and competitive bid submissions, ensuring complete, accurate and timely responses.
- Develop detailed commercial quotations and proposals for highly specialized technical products and customized projects.
- Review and interpret complex customer contracts, commercial terms, technical specifications and tender documentation.
- Identify contractual obligations, compliance requirements, commercial risks and potential exceptions requiring further review.
- Coordinate with engineering, sales, operations and leadership to establish accurate pricing, technical specifications, delivery commitments and proposal requirements.
- Prepare and maintain proposal documentation, pricing schedules, compliance matrices and contract-related records.
- Take ownership of bid timelines, submission requirements, customer clarifications and follow up activities.
- Support contract negotiations by reviewing terms, identifying discrepancies and coordinating required revisions and approvals.
- Maintain meticulous records and documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability and compliance with customer requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve quotation accuracy, proposal quality and internal commercial processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex quotations, competitive proposals and commercial contract documentation, ideally within a technical manufacturing, engineering, or specialized equipment environment.
- A proactive, ambitious professional who enjoys being a high performing individual contributor and takes pride in delivering precise, high quality work.
- Strong contract review and administration experience, with the ability to interpret detailed terms and conditions, identify commercial risks and understand contractual obligations.
- Proven experience developing and submitting RFQ/RFP responses, including technical and commercial requirements.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to work through extensive technical specifications, contractual documentation and complex customer requirements.
- Highly organized, self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines independently.
- Strong written communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Experience with government, or regulated industry proposals and contracting would be an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, along with relevant ERP, CRM or proposal management systems.
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Responsibilities
Manage customer RFQs, RFPs, quotations, competitive proposals, and contract documentation, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete, and timely. Coordinate pricing and technical details across teams, identify contractual risks and compliance requirements, support negotiations, and maintain traceable records.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience managing complex quotations, proposals, and commercial contracts, preferably in technical manufacturing, engineering, or specialized equipment. Strong contract interpretation, RFQ/RFP response, attention to detail, organization, communication, and analytical skills are required; government or regulated-industry experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant business systems are assets.
Skills
- Quotation Management
- Proposal Development
- Contract Review
- Contract Administration
- RFQ/RFP Responses
- Competitive Bidding
- Commercial Risk Assessment
- Pricing
- Technical Specification Review
- Compliance Management
- Contract Negotiation Support
- Proposal Documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- ERP Systems
- CRM Systems
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Administrative
- Sales
- Engineering
- Legal
Keywords
- RFQ
- RFP
- Competitive Bids
- Commercial Quotations
- Technical Proposals
- Customer Contracts
- Contract Terms and Conditions
- Technical Specifications
- Tender Documentation
- Commercial Risk
- Compliance Requirements
- Pricing Schedules
- Compliance Matrices
- Contract Negotiations
- Proposal Management
- Advanced Electronic Systems
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Specialized Equipment
- Government Proposals
- Regulated Industries
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- ERP
- CRM