Government Contract & Strategic Bids Specialist
Oswego, IL (Onsite)
$80,000 - $95,000 Annually

Radiac Abrasives, part of the global Tyrolit Group, is a leading manufacturer of engineered grinding and finishing solutions for the metalworking industry. With more than a century of innovation, Radiac partners with manufacturers to improve productivity, precision, and process performance.

Radiac offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability insurance; company-paid life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; and paid vacation; and voluntary supplemental insurance options, along with opportunities to grow your career within a global organization.

The Government Contract & Strategic Bids Specialist will support and develop Radiac Abrasives’ government and strategic business opportunities, with a primary focus on GSA (General Services Administration) programs, government procurement, defense contractor opportunities, bids, quotations, and contracts.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in launching and developing a growing government and defense contractor business program for Radiac. The successful candidate will help establish processes, develop customer relationships, identify new opportunities, and create a repeatable approach for pursuing government and defense-related business, and other large requests for proposals.
The position will work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Finance, Marketing, and other internal functions to develop accurate and competitive responses to customer requirements while providing knowledgeable customer and sales support.

Essential Functions
Government, GSA & Defense Contractor Business

Identify and support GSA and government business activities, including contract information, pricing, product information, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Develop relationships with purchasing, procurement, and supply-chain contacts within defense contractor organizations.
Monitor customer requirements and purchasing activity to identify new opportunities for Radiac.

Bids, Proposals & Contracts

Review RFQs, RFPs, solicitations, specifications, and other bid documents to understand customer requirements.
Coordinate and track bid and proposal responses with Sales, Product Management, Production, Finance, and other internal resources.
Prepare and/or coordinate pricing, product selection, lead times, commercial terms, and required documentation.
Maintain bid calendars and contract information and ensure requirements and deadlines are met including renewals, modifications and updates as required

Large Opportunity & Customer Support

Coordinate internal resources and customer requirements associated with significant opportunities.
Communicate directly with customers, government procurement personnel, defense contractors, and sales representatives.
Assist with product selection, availability, pricing, application questions, and other customer requirements.

Opportunity Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate CRM information for government, defense contractor, GSA, bid, and strategic opportunities.
Analyze bid and quotation activity to identify trends and opportunities for improving revenue and market share.
Work cross-functionally to ensure customer and contract requirements are properly communicated and fulfilled.

Experience & Education

Minimum of 2 years of experience in government sales, government procurement, contract administration, proposal/bid management, defense contracting, inside sales, customer service, or a related field.
Experience working with defense contractors or within the defense manufacturing supply chain is strongly preferred.
Experience with GSA programs, government procurement, RFQs, RFPs, solicitations, bids, proposals, and/or contracts preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
CRM experience required; SAP experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Government Contracting, or related field preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Industrial, manufacturing, technical product, or engineered-product experience preferred.

Essential Physical Requirements

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, email, video conference, and other electronic communication methods.

About the company

Radiac Abrasives makes conventional bonded and superabrasive cutting wheels for aerospace, automotive, wood, aviation, turbine, and bearing applications, mainly serving North America. Its wheels combine abrasive grains with a bonding system in disc form to grind and remove material, with different grain types and bonds chosen for specific materials and speeds. The company differentiates itself through a direct-sales plus engineering-support model that delivers customized grinding solutions aimed at reducing scrap and cutting costs, supported by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. Its goal is to provide cost-effective, timely grinding solutions with high quality and reliable service tailored to customer needs in the North American market.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oswego, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Salem issued Radiac an $819,000 expansion permit on July 3, 2025.
Tyrolit cited production, purchasing, sales, and service synergies from the acquisition.
Radiac's ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications support regulated aerospace and automotive accounts.

What critics are saying

Radiac's 2026 headcount fell to 658, signaling demand softness or efficiency pressure.
Salem's July 2025 $819,000 expansion permit lacks details, creating execution uncertainty.
Tyrolit owns Radiac, so integration decisions can override local priorities and squeeze autonomy.

What makes Radiac Abrasives unique

Tyrolit kept Radiac as an independent North American brand after 2025 acquisition.
Radiac combines conventional bonded and superabrasive wheels with engineering-led grinding solutions.
Three U.S. plants in Salem, Oswego, and Marysville support aerospace and turbine customers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Remote Work Options

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