Strategic Quoting Specialist — Precision Pricing

the-pivot-group-careers; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Holland, MI is seeking a Quoting Specialist to generate accurate quotations and analyze customer specs. Join a manufacturing-focused team and help drive cost-conscious pricing aligned with engineering, sales, and production.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in quoting or estimating in manufacturing, an Associate's degree, and strong math, communication, and cost-modeling skills. CRM/ERP familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Finance, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years experience in a quoting, estimating, or sales support role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and experience with cost modeling and pricing strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with sales, engineering, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate and timely price quotations for manufactured products.
• Analyze customer specifications and blueprints to determine material and labor costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and production teams to ensure quote accuracy.
• Maintain and update pricing databases and quoting tools.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with customers to secure orders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose alternative solutions.
• Prepare detailed proposals and supporting documentation for customer review.
• Track and report on quoting activity and win/loss rates.

Skills

Quoting experience

Reading drawings

Cost modeling

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Finance or related field

Tools

CRM software

ERP systems

Drawing interpretation

Sales methodologies certification

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Holland, MI is seeking a Quoting Specialist to generate accurate quotations and analyze customer specs. Join a manufacturing-focused team and help drive cost-conscious pricing aligned with engineering, sales, and production.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in quoting or estimating in manufacturing, an Associate's degree, and strong math, communication, and cost-modeling skills. CRM/ERP familiarity is a plus.