Quotations & Costing Specialist

Connexion; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion in Buffalo Grove, IL is hiring a (S) Quotations Representative to assist the sales team by providing customer quotations that drive profitable revenue and support the overall sales strategy through timely responses to internal and external customers.

Typical functions include preparing material cost estimates, compiling bills of materials, querying manufacturers for best cost, and maintaining accurate bid paperwork for smooth handoffs.

Qualifications

• Prepares cost estimates of materials requested by Sales and others.
• Maintains accurate paperwork and bid-related files.
• Communicates with manufacturers to obtain cost information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates of materials requested by Sales, Customer Service Representatives, and others.
• Compile/organize bills of material, comparing BOMs to determine the best solution for a customer.
• Itemize tools, fixtures, or equipment to be purchased from outside sources.
• Contacts manufacturers directly or through local representatives to obtain best cost information.
• Computes cost and price estimates for materials using various criteria (inventory, freight, etc.).
• Maintains accurate paperwork and job files to facilitate smooth transition to other departments.

Skills

Quotation support

Cost estimation

Bills of materials

Vendor communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Connexion in Buffalo Grove, IL is hiring a (S) Quotations Representative to assist the sales team by providing customer quotations that drive profitable revenue and support the overall sales strategy through timely responses to internal and external customers.

Typical functions include preparing material cost estimates, compiling bills of materials, querying manufacturers for best cost, and maintaining accurate bid paperwork for smooth handoffs.