Material Estimator

Zentech Manufacturing; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zentech Manufacturing in Bloomington, IL is seeking a Material Estimator to review material needs for quotes and to obtain competitive price quotations. The role creates a complete, costed bill of materials that forms the standard material cost used in formal price quotations.

The successful candidate will work with Engineering and Buyers to drive accuracy, build strong supplier relationships, and support competitive bidding on projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and understand material needs.
• Use quoting software to obtain and review vendor pricing information.
• Identify cost variables related to price, availability, lead time, and life cycle status.
• Obtain and review supplier quotes and perform risk analysis.
• Select bids and complete material estimates to establish standards.
• Communicate pricing issues and conditions to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Buyers to improve accuracy and competitiveness.

Skills

Good organization

Communication skills

Education

High school degree

Job description

Report To: Full Time Position Supervisor Supply Chain Manager

The Material Estimator will review material needs for quote opportunities. This position is responsible for obtaining competitive price quotations for various projects and creating a complete costed bill of materials, which will establish the standard material cost used in a formal price quotation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Utilize quoting software to obtain and review vendor pricing information.
• Understand the project requirements
• Determine key variables of cost and other estimates as it relates to component information such as price, availability, lead time, life cycle status, excess material and minimum order quantities.
• Obtain and review quotes from suppliers
• Perform risk analysis
• Select winning bids and complete material estimates, thereby establishing standards
• Communicate issues and special condition of pricing
• Build working relationships with key suppliers
• Work with Engineering and Buyers to drive accuracy and competitiveness

Qualifications

• High school degree
• Good organization, communication skills