Quotations & Costing Specialist (SAP)

Grayba; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid Vacation & Sick Days

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Graybar in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Coordinator - Quotations Department to support the Quotation Department and branch management with accurate costing, quoting and technical information based on customer specifications.

You will research product lines and manufacturing capabilities to generate quotations that drive profit and repeat business, using SAP and strong math, negotiation and communication skills. Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required.
• 2+ years preferred: Sales, negotiations, pricing, and building relationships.
• 2 year degree preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple product lines and pricing strategies to generate quotations that result in profit.
• Knowledge of SAP programs used to support the Quotations process.
• Knowledge of logistics strategies.
• Mathematical skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the Company.
• Ability to maintain and grow product knowledge and applications.
• Ability to think strategically to create a quote that will result in a sale.
• Ability to develop and build relationships at all influence points.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates of materials for internal and external customers.
• Compile bills of material utilizing knowledge of products to be manufactured.
• Itemize tools, fixtures, or equipment to be purchased from outside sources.
• Consult with factories and representatives to obtain best-cost information.
• Compute cost estimates.
• Audit manufacturers’ bills of material.
• Conduct extensive research prior to submitting quotation that involves identifying customer requirements and performance standards, determine product specifications, and research manufacturing alternatives.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of competitors’ products and services to identify strategic opportunities.
• Complete and submit accurate and thorough technical quotations by deadlines.
• Support the change order process and job lot billing in some branches.
• Periodically issue list of quotes and take-offs required by sales employees.
• Support corporate, district, and branch initiatives regarding sales promotions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by training and networking with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers.

Skills

Negotiation

Pricing

Sales

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Graybar in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Coordinator - Quotations Department to support the Quotation Department and branch management with accurate costing, quoting and technical information based on customer specifications.

You will research product lines and manufacturing capabilities to generate quotations that drive profit and repeat business, using SAP and strong math, negotiation and communication skills. Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 am–5:00 pm.