Quotations Specialist: Bid Analytics & Vendor Partnerships

PLATT; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays plus flexible个人休

Job summary

Platt is seeking a Quotations Specialist in East Boise, ID, to establish strong relationships with customers and vendors and to secure competitive pricing for bids. You will review bid packages, prepare quotations, and provide product knowledge to support sales strategies.

You will work closely with Outside Sales and branches, format requests into bid-ready spreadsheets, and manage RFQ processes to achieve win opportunities while adhering to documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service, project management, or related experience preferred
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, and controls, or adjacent industry preferred
• High School or GED - Required

Responsibilities

• Quote low to moderate profile/complex projects
• Review bid package and all the requirements surrounding the package including technical requirements, approved manufacturers list, commercial requirements, and documentation requirements
• Work closely with Outside Sales or the branch(es) to discuss the strategy and approach for each proposal request
• Format customer request into a standardized spreadsheet for bid review
• Break down bid package and issue RFQ to vendors for project quotation levels while communicating deadline, project information, and any additional pertinent information available
• Receive pricing and put a bid tabulation together for review
• Prepare and submit final proposal with all required documentation
• May negotiate pricing with supplier and offer substitute products where appropriate
• Participate in product meetings, seminars, and training schools to enhance and maintain personal product knowledge
• Meet with the team to discuss vendor strategy and margin levels
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
• Utilize company digital tools to sell, promote, or demonstrate product knowledge to new and existing customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Bid/RFP process

Pricing strategy

Vendor relations

Communication

Excel

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Excel/Outlook/Word

Blue Beam/Adobe PDF

Job description

Platt is seeking a Quotations Specialist in East Boise, ID, to establish strong relationships with customers and vendors and to secure competitive pricing for bids. You will review bid packages, prepare quotations, and provide product knowledge to support sales strategies.

You will work closely with Outside Sales and branches, format requests into bid-ready spreadsheets, and manage RFQ processes to achieve win opportunities while adhering to documentation requirements.