Quotations Specialist

Grayba; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation & sick days

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar is seeking a Quotations Specialist in Honolulu, HI. You will manage the quotations process from request receipt to submission of quotes to customers, coordinating with Graybar sales, customer service, customers, and manufacturers to gather necessary details for profitable quotes.

Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, contacting factories for cost data, collaborating with sales and service teams, and building relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience preferred
• Customer service and communication skills required
• High School education required; 2-year degree in Business or related preferred
• Knowledge of SAP and ability to work with Excel formulas

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates of material
• Contact factories and representatives to obtain cost information
• Collaborate with sales representatives and customer service representatives
• Form relationships with customers and suppliers to provide on-time and accurate quotations
• Compare manufacturers' bills of material to price differences for complete comparisons

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Meet deadlines

SAP

Excel formulas

Education

High School diploma

2-year degree in Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Make a difference. As a Quotations Specialist, you will handle the quotations process from the time you receive the request to the time you submit the quote to the customer. You will communicate with Graybar sales representatives, customer service representatives, customers and manufacturer representatives to gather needed details to create your quotes. You will learn about our product lines and pricing mechanics, as well as the computer systems we use in order to provide quotations that result in profitable sales for the Company.

In this role you will:

• Prepare cost estimates of material
• Contact factories and representatives to obtain cost information
• Collaborate with sales representatives and customer service representatives
• Form relationships with customers and suppliers to provide on-time and accurate quotations
• Compare manufacturers' bills of material to ascertain and price any differences for complete comparisons

What you bring to the table:

• Customer service and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of SAP and ability to work with Excel formulas
• 2+ years experience preferred
• High School education
• 2 year degree in Business or related preferred

Compensation Details: The expected pay rate for this position is $25.71 per hour depending on experience.

Shift and Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:30pm.

The Value of Graybar:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it's the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. That's what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials.

We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets.

Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.