Cooperative Contract Specialist

Cooperative Contract Specialist At Musco, the industry leader in sports lighting, our motto is, “We Make It Happen.
” There is a can-do, innovative spirit here.
We are problem solvers, always up for the next challenge.
While our headquarters are in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we are a global company, providing lighting solutions at stadiums, arenas, and venues in more than 125 countries.
The Musco Marketing Team is currently seeking a Cooperative Contract Specialist to work from our Oskaloosa office.
This position will focus on making strong logistics decisions related to Musco technicians performing work on Musco projects, including the coordination of schedules with customers, vendors, technicians, and the internal Team.
The ideal Team Member is a detail-orientated problem solver, who enjoys a diverse work load, and values customer service.
What you will do as a Cooperative Contract Specialist: Be a resource to customers and the sales team on utilizing cooperative contracts Understand the customer – maintain an understanding of customers' preferred ways of purchasing projects Build Musco’s cooperative strategy and available contract options alongside sales and marketing Research, evaluate & make recommendations for programs Maintain and monitor cooperative pricing Respond to cooperative RFPs in a timely and concise manner Develop relationships with cooperative partners and administer contract needs Proactively maintain internal systems and processes Review sold projects and service orders to ensure we meet criteria, respond to audits Report on and maintain internal databases for cooperative contract programs Track and report projects and fees to cooperative contract partners What you need to be successful: 4+ year college degree in Marketing, Finance, or Business Management.
Or related experience and/or training Experience in purchasing, procurement, and cooperatives is preferred but not required Ability to understand customer needs Build relationships with internal Team and outside partners/customers Take ownership of, provide definition to, and drive projects forward Juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines Enjoy working with diverse workloads – from focused & in-depth projects to quick popup needs Effective written and verbal communication skills Curious, look for solutions and better ways of doing things Organized with attention to detail Working knowledge of computers and needed software Who is Musco? Musco is the global leader in sports and large-area lighting solutions.
We believe work should be fun – at Musco, you are part of world-class projects ranging from the London Stadium to the New Orleans Saints Mercedes-Benz Superdome to Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum, to major transportation hubs, to your local Little League stadium to our In Mini-Pitch System™ Solution.
Our Team-first culture enables us to envision, create, refine, and guarantee the best lighting systems.
We are forward-thinking, always striving to create the next generation of technology.
A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value.
Together “We Make It Happen” – we invite you to apply at musco.
com/careers.
What does Musco offer? At Musco, we offer opportunities for meaningful work at a company you can be proud of.
That includes supporting learning through on-the-job experiences and options to develop and grow through different roles within your organization.
We value our Team Members and support a work-life balance with flexibility for you to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or simply have time to do the things you enjoy.
In addition, we offer: Health insurance – comprehensive plans with low out-of-pocket costs Generous paid time off benefits Profit sharing – up to 20% of eligible compensation annually 4% 401K match – immediately vested 100% paid Team Member premiums for life insurance and short-term disability insurance Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
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