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Bid Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Employers filing a Labor Condition Application must certify prevailing wage compliance before you can start. No lottery exemption exists, but cap-exempt employers like universities and nonprofits hire bid managers too.
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At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
The Bid Manager leads the competitive solicitation process from initiation through contract award, ensuring full compliance with Procurement Code, policies, and procedures. This role serves as the primary liaison between stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure solicitation documents accurately reflect organizational requirements. The Manager promotes transparency throughout the procurement process, oversees vendor registration and onboarding activities, and conducts semiannual orientation sessions to strengthen and expand the qualified supplier base.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary liaison between vendors and Selection Committees, maintaining effective communication, enforcing cone of silence requirements, and conducting preliminary conflict-of-interest reviews.
- Leads and oversees public procurement activities, including bid openings, pre-bid conferences, site visits, sourcing meetings, and oral presentations.
- Provides reporting and tactical support to leadership, including bid status updates for executive teams and information gathering and analysis during bid protest reviews.
- Prepares and supports Selection Committee by facilitating orientation sessions, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and providing guidance on competitive solicitation procedures.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to incorporate all required bid specifications and procurement requirements.
- Reviews and validates evaluation and scoring results; communicates outcomes to Selection Committees; reviews award and non-award notifications; and ensures complete and accurate documentation is provided to Negotiation Committees and the Contracts Team.
- Oversees vendor relations by responding to inquiries, maintaining vendor registration records, recommending system improvements, facilitating supplier credentialing and onboarding, and conducting semiannual Vendor Orientation sessions.
- Supports the development of bid documents by reviewing scopes of work, recommending minimum qualifications and performance metrics, and ensuring documents promote fair and open competition.
- Manages informal bid processes, including scope review, conflict-of-interest assessments, bid justification evaluations, process recommendations, and timely, accurate documentation of procurement activities.
- Manages the competitive solicitation process from initiation through award, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Code and upholding transparency throughout.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCOUNTING - VARIANCE ANALYSIS, ACCURACY - SCM MANAGEMENT, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, ANALYSIS AND PLANNING - SUPPLY CHAIN MGMT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, MANAGING BUSINESS PRIORITIES, MANAGING PEOPLE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
Bachelors (Required)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Proven leader with experience managing and motivating teams in fast-paced environments, overseeing direct reports and driving organizational goals. Skilled in project management, process improvement, change management, and quality initiatives that enhance operational performance and influence organizational growth. Expertise in data analysis, financial feasibility assessments, and strategy development. Excellent oral and written communicator to present complex information to executive, clinical, and physician audiences. Composed under pressure. Willing to travel locally and nationally as needed.
Required Work Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive Supply Chain experience in the healthcare industry, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or managerial capacity. Experience with RFx events and contract process preferred.
Other Information:
Additional Education Info: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 0%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 0%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Shift
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Location: Miramar, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
The Bid Manager leads the competitive solicitation process from initiation through contract award, ensuring full compliance with Procurement Code, policies, and procedures. This role serves as the primary liaison between stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure solicitation documents accurately reflect organizational requirements. The Manager promotes transparency throughout the procurement process, oversees vendor registration and onboarding activities, and conducts semiannual orientation sessions to strengthen and expand the qualified supplier base.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary liaison between vendors and Selection Committees, maintaining effective communication, enforcing cone of silence requirements, and conducting preliminary conflict-of-interest reviews.
- Leads and oversees public procurement activities, including bid openings, pre-bid conferences, site visits, sourcing meetings, and oral presentations.
- Provides reporting and tactical support to leadership, including bid status updates for executive teams and information gathering and analysis during bid protest reviews.
- Prepares and supports Selection Committee by facilitating orientation sessions, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and providing guidance on competitive solicitation procedures.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to incorporate all required bid specifications and procurement requirements.
- Reviews and validates evaluation and scoring results; communicates outcomes to Selection Committees; reviews award and non-award notifications; and ensures complete and accurate documentation is provided to Negotiation Committees and the Contracts Team.
- Oversees vendor relations by responding to inquiries, maintaining vendor registration records, recommending system improvements, facilitating supplier credentialing and onboarding, and conducting semiannual Vendor Orientation sessions.
- Supports the development of bid documents by reviewing scopes of work, recommending minimum qualifications and performance metrics, and ensuring documents promote fair and open competition.
- Manages informal bid processes, including scope review, conflict-of-interest assessments, bid justification evaluations, process recommendations, and timely, accurate documentation of procurement activities.
- Manages the competitive solicitation process from initiation through award, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Code and upholding transparency throughout.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCOUNTING - VARIANCE ANALYSIS, ACCURACY - SCM MANAGEMENT, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, ANALYSIS AND PLANNING - SUPPLY CHAIN MGMT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, MANAGING BUSINESS PRIORITIES, MANAGING PEOPLE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
Bachelors (Required)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Proven leader with experience managing and motivating teams in fast-paced environments, overseeing direct reports and driving organizational goals. Skilled in project management, process improvement, change management, and quality initiatives that enhance operational performance and influence organizational growth. Expertise in data analysis, financial feasibility assessments, and strategy development. Excellent oral and written communicator to present complex information to executive, clinical, and physician audiences. Composed under pressure. Willing to travel locally and nationally as needed.
Required Work Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive Supply Chain experience in the healthcare industry, including at least two (2) years in a leadership or managerial capacity. Experience with RFx events and contract process preferred.
Other Information:
Additional Education Info: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 0%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 0%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Shift
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Bid Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Bid Manager isn't a universally recognized specialty occupation title, so your resume and degree must clearly connect your business or engineering degree to the analytical, contract, and pricing functions of the role. Vague titles get RFEs.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster sponsorship
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors classified as cap-exempt can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery window. Bid managers are common in defense, infrastructure, and research procurement, so this pool is larger than most candidates expect.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for Bid Manager before you receive a written offer, so you can spot underpayment early.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Many bid management roles sit inside procurement or business development teams that rarely advertise sponsorship openly. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for roles matching your background, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established.
Get your PERM documentation ready before you need it
If your employer plans to sponsor you for a green card via PERM labor certification, bid-specific work samples, project budgets, and proposal documentation you managed become evidence of specialized duties. Organize these files from your first day, not years later.
Understand the LCA public access file your employer must maintain
Once your employer files an LCA with DOL, they must post a physical or electronic notice at your work location for ten consecutive business days. Confirm with HR that this step is completed correctly, since errors here can delay or invalidate your petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Bid Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, engineering, or project management. Generic management titles sometimes draw Requests for Evidence from USCIS, so the job description should emphasize quantitative analysis, contract law, and pricing strategy rather than broad coordination duties.
Which visa types realistically cover Bid Manager sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap that has never been exhausted and doesn't require the annual lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals can apply for the H-1B1 visa through their respective bilateral agreements. TN visa status doesn't cover Bid Manager roles because the position doesn't appear on the USMCA profession list.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Bid Managers?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for roles matching the Bid Manager function, so you can focus applications on companies that have already committed to sponsorship rather than guessing from job postings. Defense contractors, engineering firms, and large construction companies are the most active sponsors in this category.
What degree background do sponsored Bid Manager positions typically require?
Most sponsored postings require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. The degree-to-role connection matters for specialty occupation approval, so a business degree supporting contract and financial analysis duties is more defensible than an unrelated field. O*NET classifies the role under Business and Financial Operations, which supports the specialty occupation argument when the degree aligns.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as a Bid Manager?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL certifying prevailing wage for your new location and role before submitting the petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Bid Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.