Cost Estimator/Pricing Analyst

Vidya Packaging DBA Seaboard Folding Box; Westminster (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Folding Box is seeking an Estimator and Purchasing Agent to support estimating and purchasing operations. This hands-on role prepares accurate, competitive estimates for existing customers and new opportunities, while maintaining current ERP data and collaborating with sales, production, and vendors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in folding cartons, and strong cost-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years estimating experience in folding carton industry preferred.
• Experience with estimating software and ERP systems; cost analysis ability.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Clear written, verbal, and electronic communication with customers, sales, production, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely, accurate estimates and quotes for repeat business and new opportunities.
• Maintain current material, machine capability, and estimating data in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Sales, customer service, production, and other stakeholders on requirements.
• Monitor demand, delivery timing, supplier capacity, pricing, and market trends to support decisions.
• Follow ISO, SQF, HACCP procedures and quality/safety requirements.

Skills

Estimating experience

ERP systems

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, accounting or related field

Tools

Estimating software

ERP systems

Job description

Seaboard Folding Box is seeking an Estimator and Purchasing Agent to support our estimating/purchasing operations. This hands-on role prepares accurate, competitive estimates for existing customers and new opportunities. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and effective in a deadline-driven, team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely, accurate estimates and quotation letters for repeat business and new sales opportunities, using optimized layouts.
• Maintain current raw material, machine capability, and estimating information in the ERP system; stay informed about folding carton manufacturing processes and available outside services.
• Work with Sales, customer service, production, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and support responsive proposals.
• Monitor demand, delivery timing, supplier capacity, pricing, and market trends; perform cost comparisons and scenario analysis to support purchasing decisions.
• Follow company quality, food safety, good manufacturing practice, conduct, and safety requirements, including applicable ISO, SQF, and HACCP procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, accounting or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Three to five years of estimating experience in the folding carton industry preferred.
• Experience with estimating software and ERP systems; strong computer skills and cost-analysis ability.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Clear written, verbal, and electronic communication skills when working with customers, sales, production, vendors, and other colleagues.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an office, with occasional work in the field. The role requires extended periods of seated computer work. Evening, weekends, or overtime work may occasionally be needed to meet business and project deadlines.

Seaboard Folding Box is an Equal Opportunity Employer.