Project Quotations Specialist

Graybar Canada Limited; Calgary; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

No Evening or Weekend Shifts

TELUS Health Virtual Care

Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Profit Sharing Program

Long Term Disability Benefits

Group RRSP Matching

Corporate Fitness Membership Program

Employee Share Purchase Program

Computer Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Service Awards Program

Descripción de la vacante

Graybar Canada Limited, Calgary, AB, is seeking a Project Quotations Specialist to support bid processes, cost estimation, and customer interactions. The role emphasizes accuracy, supplier liaison, and effective communication to optimize project quotes and procurement activities.

The position focuses on assembling BOMs, obtaining best-cost information, and preparing quotations while maintaining strong relationships with customers and account managers.

Formación

• Minimum Grade 12 education; preference for technical/post-secondary background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical products and applications is preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent time management, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and solid project management abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels; both verbally and in writing.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare cost estimates of materials requested by customers, Account Managers, and management.
• Identify value-add options to assist in bids with Account Managers.
• Prepare customer presentations to upsell Graybar Canada's Project Coordination capabilities.
• Compile bill of materials and assess materials to be manufactured.
• Contact manufacturers and representatives to obtain best-cost information.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, price escalation, and freight charges.
• Compare manufacturer BOMs to price differences for complete bids.
• Correlate cost information within bid timelines for contractors and management.
• Prepare price quotations and perform related duties.
• Handle incoming/outgoing calls and correspondence courteously and timely.
• Coordinate prompt handling of customer service requests including order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, and credits.

Conocimientos

Customer relationship management

Multitasking

Time management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Educación

Grade 12 education

Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologist background

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Graybar Canada is looking for people with a desire to start a long-lasting career at one of the oldest and largest wholesale electrical distributors in Canada.

Graybar Canada is a leader in the distribution of high quality electrical, automation and telecommunications products that supports these operations through related supply chain management and logistics services. Graybar Canada operates more than 35 branches across Canada. As one of Canada's largest employee-owned companies, Graybar Canada has the power and stability of a big corporation and the integrity and drive of a neighborhood business.

Graybar Canada currently has an exciting career opportunity available out of our Calgary, AB branch.

Project Quotations Specialist

Graybar Canada offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• No Evening or Weekend Shifts
• TELUS Health Virtual Care
• Cost shared Health and Dental Benefits
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Profit Sharing Program
• Long Term Disability Benefits
• Group RRSP Matching
• Corporate Fitness Membership Program
• Employee Share Purchase Program
• Computer Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Service Awards Program

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates of materials requested by customers as well as Account Managers, Customer Service Representatives and appropriate management.
• Work with the Account Manager as needed to identify "value-add" options that could help in the bidding process.
• Prepare customer presentations to upsell Graybar Canada's Project Coordination capabilities where needed.
• Compile bill of materials, utilizing knowledge of products to be manufactured.
• Contact manufacturers, factories and representatives to obtain best-cost information when necessary.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, price escalation and abnormal freight charges.
• Compare manufacturer's bill of material to determine and price any differences for complete comparisons.
• Correlate all cost information within the time frame of bid date and time needed by contractors, sales personnel and appropriate management.
• Prepare price quotations and perform other duties as assigned.
• Handle incoming and outgoing customer telephone calls and written correspondence in a courteous, timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate the prompt handling of all customer service requests including, but not limited to, order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, order maintenance, credit and claims.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 education; however, preference will be given to individuals with a technical or post-secondary education background (e.g. Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologist) or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of electrical products and applications preferred.
• The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers is essential.
• The ability to handle multiple projects with deadlines of varying urgency.
• Must exhibit excellent time management, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and project management skills are mandatory.
• Ability to prioritize work, be flexible and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees and management, both internally and externally.
• Must practice excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

The above is a brief outline of position responsibilities and does not intend to be all-inclusive of the current or future duties, responsibilities or reporting relationships.

Graybar Canada is an equal opportunity employer that encourages interested candidates to apply.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.