Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring for a Contract Specialist (Pricing and Financial Analysis) to contribute to our Library Services Administration team in LaVergne, TN just outside Nashville.  This individual consistently produces winning written proposals, positioning ILS as the premier materials and value-added services supplier to libraries. Also, this person manages all aspects of proposals, including initial receipt/request, submission and archival process.

You love supporting one library, but what if you could support thousands?

At Ingram, our Library Services teams curate titles and services for a wide range of libraries from small and rural libraries to multi-branch urban library systems. We focus on providing exceptional support to our library customers by improving workflows and processes with content, shelf-ready services, collection development and analytics -- all while developing and maintaining everlasting relationships with our clients. Our teams collaborate and innovate with a variety of skilled professionals and manage projects with quality and profitability in mind.

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people to the content they want in the simplest ways.  If you share that passion and are seeking an opportunity with a fast paced, customer-centric company offering a competitive salary and benefits, we can’t wait to meet you! 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field OR related year-for-year experience
• 3 years of proposal or contract writing experience 
• 3 or more years of related business experience (financial analysis and/or pricing)

Preferred Skills:

• Intermediate Excel experience including data manipulation, formulas, pivot tables, and V-look up functions
• MS Office or comparable experience with PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Access
• Problem solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Knowledge of financial/profitability or data analysis methodologies and tools (Increase margins, freight numbers, special projects, exporting and importing data, data manipulation, inventory, pricing, sales or financial)
• Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively researches, compiles, and analyzes all financial and competitive information critical to preparing a written proposal response for bids worth up to $7 million.
• Coordinates and prepares all required supporting documentation including EEOC forms, tax information, MBE/WBE forms, proof of insurance, and Drug Free Certification Compliance.
• Develops, analyzes and proposes competitive and profitable pricing.
• Conducts ongoing reviews and produces documentation of competitive pricing trends, customer purchases of product mix, and cost of goods and services
• Creates financial models that reflect proposed discounts and value-added services pricing to ensure attainment of company profit objectives.
• Creates pricing models for bids up to $250K annual volume and works with Financial Services for bids that are at least $250K.
• This list is not exhaustive

Perks/Benefits:

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 10 vacation days & 10 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
  • Wellness program with access to local fitness centers and YMCA’s for one low price - onsite gym and basketball court for associates
• Avid reader? Numerous opportunities to engage with books and authors
  • Author events & book signings
  • Up to 40% discount off books at Ingram’s First Edition Bookstore
  • Free card registration at the Nashville Public Library
  • Free advance copies available throughout our HQ in Greater Nashville
  • Discounted offers to self-publish with IngramSpark®!
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
• Casual Dress Code

The world is reading and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, VitalSource Technologies LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, and Tennessee Book Company LLC.

Ingram Content Group LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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