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

Imagine working for one of the leading suppliers for Technology Solutions in the industry, Staples.  Yes, Staples. Staples Technology Solutions (STS) is the direct B2B IT Sales division of Staples Contract & Commercial.  Join our Bids response team and help drive our business forward, helping our Sellers wow our clients.   We provide solutions for IT Professionals and Buyers from Client Computing up to the Enterprise data center including servers, storage, and networking. From the largest enterprise accounts to local commercial businesses, our STS team provides a customer experience that leverages our top tier manufacturer relationships and our purchasing, warehousing, delivery, and logistics expertise to exceed our customers everyday business expectations.

What you will be doing:

• Provide competitive bids and quotes for technology products including computer hardware, peripherals, and services
• Collaborate with internal and external resources and source products/solutions, obtain special costs, negotiate best costs and execute pricing strategy to be offered in winning proposals
• Provides bid financial analysis for review and approval
• Responsible for bid workflow: Communication, strategy, deadlines, and documentation
• Understand and maintain knowledge of relevant products and programs
• Assist with special projects, suggest process improvements, ad hoc analysis etc. 

What you bring to the table: 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong attention to detail, time management and follow-up
• Resourceful and able to work independently 

Qualifications:

What’s needed – Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years related professional experience 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong Excel skills required

What’s needed – Preferred Qualifications:

• College or Technical Degree preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of Technology Hardware experience 
• Capabilities in Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, Macros, Access 

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.