Commodity Project Specialist

Steiner Electric; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Learning & Development

Coaching & Mentorship

401K with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Steiner Electric is seeking a Commodity Project Specialist to drive the commodities product group in a hybrid work environment. You will collaborate with the Commodity Manager and cross-functional teams on quotes, sourcing, and project management to meet Steiner’s goals.

You will monitor quote requests, support order entry for project business, coordinate pricing submissions, and lead supplier relations. ERP pricing loads and market insight will guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience, or 5-7 years in electrical distribution.
• Strong electrical product knowledge, preferably pipe/wire.
• Fast-paced quoting environment handling high-volume pricing requests.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks, timelines, and coordinate with key stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and catalog Commodity Quote Requests as main pricing contact.
• Support project-entry for commodity items and coordinate between teams.
• Lead large commodity projects, managing product releases to schedule.
• Coordinate and lead update meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist pricing submissions for awarded projects and maintain pricing contracts.
• Load weekly commodity pricing into the ERP system.
• Attend weekly commodity calls and provide market insights and trends.
• Support KPI tracking and supplier relationship development.
• Coordinate local sourcing and inventory management for stock and project needs.

Skills

Electrical product knowledge

Quoting experience

Communication skills

Task organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Electrical distribution experience 5-7 years

Tools

Eclipse ERP

Excel

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Our most valuable resources are our employees. Our growth and success has been achieved through dedicated and highly knowledgeable employees that have provided our customers with the expertise to satisfy their requirements.

This position offers a hybrid remote work schedule.

Do you have experience in commodity sales, pricing, purchasing and operations?

Are you a positive, ambitious, outgoing individual with impeccable people skills?

Does working in an organization, committed to growth, and collaboration interest you?

Do you have experience in the electrical industry to use your expertise to help customers?

ABOUT US:

Steiner Electric is a family-owned company founded in 1916. Steiner Electric is one of the largest electrical supply business in the country, with locations in Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southeast Wisconsin. We represent many of leading manufacturers in the industry. Our team services customers with standard electrical and industrial supplies and represent automation products, motors and drives, energy management, and custom products. Steiner is a close family culture with a strong commitment to customer service, values, integrity and community service.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive compensation plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Learning & Development Plans
• Coaching & Mentorship
• 401K with company match
• Wellness reimbursement program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Commodity Project Specialist plays a critical role in executing on the strategic direction of the commodities product group for Steiner Electric. This role will work directly with and report to Steiner’s Commodity Manager. This individual will have various responsibilities as it relates to the commodity product group including order entry support, sourcing, quoting, and project management duties. They will work cross-functionally with our sales, pricing, purchasing and operations team to ensure the execution of tasks that help drive towards Steiner’s goals and objectives within the commodity department.

• Monitor and catalog Commodity Quote Requests by acting as a main point of contact for all pricing suggestions and recommendations for commodity items through the commodity quotes inbox.
• Support order entry for project business concerning Commodity items combining customer Purchase Orders and Delivery Requirements and coordinating those requirements between Steiner Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and Wire Center teams
• Support large commodity projects by managing product releases to meet customer project schedule
• Coordinate, participate, and lead project update meetings with both internal and external stakeholders
• Help to coordinate and participate in activities associated with price negotiations & help maintain (commodity blankets), purchasing, inventory management and warehousing of commodity products identified as wire, conduit, both metal and PVC for STOCK and PROJECT business
• Aid in local sourcing efforts for inventory in vendor warehouses
• Lead and assist Pricing submissions for awarded projects to Contract Review Department.
• Facilitate and maintain monthly follow-ups of expiring Commodity Pricing Contracts to Contract Review team, Sales Leadership, and Steiner Account Managers.
• Work with Pricing Department to load weekly commodity pricing into company ERP system
• Attend Weekly Commodity Calls providing strategic & competitive feedback from daily business along with future projects and help to provide market pricing suggestions and trends of commodity items
• Participate in and execute towards company and department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the sales team and strategic suppliers to help maximize return on investment

WHAT WE WILL NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience, or 5-7 years of experience within the Electrical distribution industry
• Strong electrical product knowledge, preferably pipe/wire, within electrical distribution
• Experience in a fast-paced quoting environment managing high-volume, time-sensitive pricing requests preferred
• Experience organizing tasks, managing timelines, and communicating with key stakeholders preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to understand and implement processes, procedures, and technology
• Ability to analyze workload and juggle multiple priorities with strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of Eclipse ERP is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI, etc.)

Physical Requirements of the Essential Functions for this Position:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Make repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Reaching at or below shoulder level.

Steiner is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment. Steiner employs people without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.