R **ole Summary/Purpose:**

The Bid Desk Manager leads enterprise-wide competitive bidding events (RFx and e-auctions) across all business units. This role serves as a key liaison between Business stakeholders, Sourcing leaders, P2P/S2P teams, and Suppliers to deliver compliant, efficient, and value-driven procurement outcomes. The role owns bid event execution, governance and controls, stakeholder enablement, reporting, and continuous improvement—including identification of automation/AI opportunities.

**Essential Responsibilities:**

Bid Event Leadership (RFx / e-Auctions)

+ Serve as the primary liaison among internal requesters, Sourcing, P2P/S2P teams, and suppliers for competitive bidding activities.
+ Lead end-to-end execution of competitive events, including RFx development, supplier communications, event administration in Coupa, and multiple e-auction formats.
+ Coordinate bid analysis, supplier evaluations, and result communications; pro...