Pricing and Application Specialist

Paycom; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a pricing analyst to manage and improve pricing systems and quotation processes in the Richmond, VA area. You will perform cost analyses on new projects, develop business cases for approvals, and track changes across the full quoting lifecycle.

The role requires a college degree or equivalent experience, with two+ years in pricing analytics. ERP/SAP skills and strong cross-functional collaboration are essential; occasional domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Two years’ pricing, analytics, and process development experience.
• Experience with industrial or technical products a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve pricing systems and the quotation process.
• Provide cost analysis on new projects based on production costs, margins, and customer data.
• Develop a business case for approval and track changes through the process.
• Report monthly metrics on pipeline, wins, losses, etc.
• Serve as liaison between customers, Sales, Engineering, and Operations.

Skills

Pricing analytics

Process development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

College degree (engineering, business, sales) preferred

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage and improve pricing systems and the quotation process; provide cost analysis on new projects based on production costs, margins, and customer data; develop a business case for approvalDevelop, implement, and improve pricing process controls.Track all changes to quotations through the entire process and manage C1; report monthly metrics on pipeline/leads, wins, losses, etc.Create a database of pricing/ process for comparison and strategy development; develop and maintain standardized documents for tracking each stage of the quoting processEffectively influence and interact with sales, customer service, leadership, and product management.Lead and perform advanced product line, customer performance, and realization analysis for reporting out.Effectively manage mitigation and data-basing of price discrepancies.Act as liaison between Customer, Sales, Engineering, and Operations to define correct products for technical applications. Will often result in new product developments and/or process improvements for best product performance or expected results.Work with R&D Lab on testing and submittal process for new and existing products.Provide technical guidance to customers on Osborn ProductsServe as the technical liaison between customers and Osborn product engineering.Help provide material or product solutions to generate documented cost savings.Support Osborn application and design groups (new business development)Perform detailed technical analysis of customer applications, recommend products, and support the design process.Perform all other duties as assigned.College degree (engineering, business, sales) preferred or equivalent work experiencePrevious industrial application expertise in industrial polishing, industrial deburring, primary metal material handling and/or power transmission conveyanceProven experience with industrial or technical products is a plusWillingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 10%Computer Skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Working knowledge of ERP systems; expertise in SAPWorking knowledge of part creation, routing development, Bill of Material structuresPrevious product design and development a plusProject management a plusFull understanding of the product development processMinimum of two years’ experience with pricing, analytics, and process developmentAttention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects promptly