Project Manager, Bid Effectiveness

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

Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders; working with them to accelerate the company's profitability and growth.

What you'll be doing:

• Support business adoption and evolution of PROS pricing platform with bid and renewal teams.

• Own PriceRight self-service quoting platform training and enhancements.

• Identify and prioritize key enhancements to bid and renewal tools & processes to drive KPIs.

• Prepare discussion materials to support strategic conversations with senior leaders.

• Project manage execution of key bid process enhancement initiatives across Pricing, Sales, Product and Data teams.

• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to prioritize business enhancements and address data issues.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

• Strong project management and process mapping skills.

• Proven financial acumen.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficiency in analytical tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau) to manipulate and interpret data.

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in analytical- and/or financial-based areas such as business, operations, accounting, or economics desirable or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of pricing, operations, or a related field, with a preference for those who have project management experience.

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with process improvement frameworks (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.), ideally as deployed in a pricing role, B2B service center or other comparable setting.

• Experience working with digital product management or engineering teams, gathering requirements, assigning value and prioritizing business enhancements.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule

• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!