Bidding Manager

Job Description

Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 270 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Producing quality VFX content at scale, efficiently and with less friction is a challenge that requires fresh thinking. NetFX is an in-house visual effects platform that allows artists and productions to optimize work output on a global scale. This unique division provides streamlined VFX tools and resources to create, connect, and collaborate with productions anywhere in the world. NetFX pairs artist talent from around the world with productions to increase schedule flexibility and offer competitive market rates.

People who excel on this team are positive, kind, self-motivated, flexible of thought and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and a drive to problem solve. This is a fast-paced environment and requires someone who is able to exercise good judgment and excellent communication.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the timely submission of proposals by coordinating the entire bidding process and maintaining organized documentation
• Propose and implement more efficient bidding processes to streamline operations and improve outcomes
• Take the lead in developing and implementing a seamless prelim bidding process, leveraging your experience to ensure smoother transitions and faster proposal submissions
• Clearly articulate project scopes and break down tasks into specific disciplines required for completion.
• Provide highly accurate bid numbers and financial estimates
• Lead the collaboration with producers, production managers, and creatives to develop and implement cohesive bidding strategies
• Gather and clarify necessary information from creative teams for accurate bid submissions
• Schedule and facilitate bid-related meetings and discussions to keep all stakeholders informed
• Serve as the primary contact for all bid-related inquiries, ensuring clear and effective communication
• Track the availability and capacity of VFX partners to ensure optimal project staffing
• Assist in identifying and onboarding external resources as needed
• Maintain and update databases related to bids and resources, and generate detailed reports on bid outcomes and resource utilization

Qualifications
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience within a VFX studio or production house
• Experience in vendor management is a plus
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (including Word and Excel) and ShotGrid
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong understanding of resource management principles
• Familiarity with bidding processes and current industry trends

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