Material Pricing Specialist

Epic Piping; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Company-paid life insurance and long‑/

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Epic Piping seeks a detail-oriented Material Pricing Specialist to join our Pricing and Billing Team in Baton Rouge. You will maintain accurate material pricing for pipe fabrication projects while supporting prebilling, invoicing, and month-end reconciliation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in material pricing within piping or EPC environments, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with carbon steel and other alloys.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in material pricing or in a pipe fabrication, industrial construction, or EPC environment.
• Strong familiarity with piping materials including carbon steel, chrome moly, stainless steels, duplex alloys, and nickel-based alloys.
• Proficient with Excel and pricing systems; ability to interpret and apply job agreements and pricing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Validate supplier pricing against customer-approved price lists, price charts, or cost-plus agreements.
• Create prebills for material received in preparation for customer invoicing.
• Price each material line using customer-approved price lists or cost-plus material pricing per job agreement.
• Partially invoice completed material lines the same day or as soon as practicable once ready for billing.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for internal reviews and customer inquiries.

Skills

Pricing accuracy

Data analysis

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)

Job description

We're seeking a detail-oriented Material Pricing Specialist to join our Pricing and Billing Team. This role supports critical pricing and invoicing functions across complex fabrication projects.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Pricing Specialist is responsible for maintaining and applying accurate material pricing for pipe fabrication projects while supporting prebilling, invoicing, and month-end reconciliation activities.

This role ensure material costs, customer-approved pricing, and invoiced amounts are aligned with contractual requirements and job agreements. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with industrial fabrication pricing, and a high attention to detail

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Material Pricing Specialist I - III:

• Validate supplier pricing against customer-approved price lists, price charts, or cost-plus agreements.
• Create prebills for material received in preparation for customer invoicing.
• Price each material line using customer-approved manufacturer price lists (L&D), approved pricing charts, or cost-plus material pricing per job agreement.
• Price EPIC support lines using approved price charts or documented support pricing and include supporting drawings as required.
• Provide shipping receipts and copies of purchase orders or vendor invoices as backup documentation for each material line.
• Partially invoice completed material lines the same day or as soon as practicable once ready for billing.
• Apply applicable discounts, retainage, taxes, or other adjustments in accordance with job-specific contractual requirements prior to final invoicing.

Material Pricing Specialist III:

• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports in Excel for material shipped during the prior month.
• Calculate and reconcile monthly handling charges for customer-furnished material (CFM).
• Apply handling surcharges for specific materials and minimum charges per spool, based on original job agreements.
• Support Accounting and Project Controls during month-end close by validating material pricing and invoiced amounts.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation to support internal reviews and customer inquiries.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in material pricing or in a pipe fabrication, industrial construction, or EPC environment.
• Strong familiarity with piping materials including carbon steel, chrome moly, stainless steels, duplex alloys, and nickel-based alloys.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation reporting).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex pricing structures.
• Ability to interpret job agreements, pricing schedules, and customer billing requirements.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with Estimating, Procurement, Billing, and Project teams.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive insurance and benefit options
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans available (50% company match up to 6% contributed by the employee)
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where you are encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to our shared goals.

WHO WE ARE:

Epic Piping is one of the largest privately owned and the fastest-growing pipe fabrication firms in the world. With over three decades of experience and backgrounds extending from engineering to welding, Epic Piping provides unmatched experience servicing the chemical, power, refining, offshore, and oil & gas industries.

As an equal opportunity employer, Epic Piping is committed to the development of its employees and strives to promote an environment that fosters personal training and development.

If you're someone who is committed to continuous learning and personal growth, we'd love to hear from you.