Industrial Quotes Coordinator

Wholesale Electric Supply Co Of Hou; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wholesale Electric Supply Co Of Hou is seeking an Industrial Quotes Coordinator to perform product research, build a contact base for specific products, and collect pricing data from vendors. The role submits bid packages to customers and negotiates cost reductions with suppliers.

We require 1–2 years in quotes or sales, a 2-year degree or equivalent experience, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. The work week is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• 2 year degree or work experience equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product research and build a contact base for specific products.
• Collect pricing and data from vendors.
• Submit bid packages to customers.
• Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers.
• Coordinate with management, Inside/Outside Sales, Purchasing, Logistics and Operations.
• Meet deadlines and follow company policies.

Skills

Product research

Vendor communication

Pricing data collection

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Product knowledge

Education

2 year degree or work experience equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job titleIndustrial Quotes CoordinatorReports toIndustrial Quotes ManagerClassificationNon-ExemptScheduleMonday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. / 40 hours a weekSummary/ObjectiveThe Industrial Quotes Coordinator position is responsible for product research, building a contact base for specific products, collecting pricing and data from our vendors and submitting bid packages to our customers.Essential FunctionsCommunicate or work with all levels of management, Inside Sales/Outside Sales in the areas of planning, purchasing, logistics and operations regularlyCommunicate effectively with vendors and customersCollect pricing and data from our vendorsNegotiate cost reduction with suppliersParticipate in team strategizing to optimize product and freight spendSubmit bid packages to our customersFollow all company policies, Texas and USA lawsMeet all meeting deadlines before they are dueLearn and possess good product knowledgeKnowledge of different ways to research product capabilitiesIdentifying how to best meet special customer requirements while maintaining efficiency in those operational flowsIdentifying issues that affect overall company profitability and implementing field methods that maximizes the bottom line profit of the overall companyAble to build a contact base for specific productsCreating improvements and changes when necessaryCompetencies2 year Degree or Work experience equivalent0-2 year Product research capabilities, building a contact base for specific productMicrosoft Word/MS Excel/MS Word/MS Outlook and MS PowerPointSupervisory ResponsibilityThe Industrial Quotes Coordinator position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.Working conditionsWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and walk.This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.TravelNo travel.Education and Experience1-2 years working experience in Quotes or Sales, preferred2 year degree or work experience equivalentPreferred education or experience