Quote Specialist

United Utility Supply; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company funded pension plan

Health, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance

Job summary

A leading material supply organization based in Louisville, KY, is looking for a Quote Specialist to support procurement and sales. This role involves managing the vendor quoting process, creating product setup sheets, and assisting with procurement activities. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree (preferred), at least 2 years of experience in procurement, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years procurement or quotations experience.
• Experience with internet-based business-related computer programs.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Highest level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement and sales departments managing the vendor quoting process.
• Work with operations to generate product setup sheets for new items.
• Assist in procurement-related activities like processing drop ships.
• Coordinate with customer consign inventory and operations under supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

Highest level of attention to detail

Collaborative environment

Technical working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Deadline prioritization

Focus on quality

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP or Inventory Systems

ERP / Inventory systems

Job description

United Utility Supply, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is recognized as one of the leading material supply organizations serving the rural electric market. UUS is owned by member cooperatives in 20 states. As a full line stocking distributor, UUS supplies a complete line of materials critical to the electric utility industry. This includes transformers, conductors, pole line hardware, lighting, underground accessories, grounding equipment, guying, insulators, protective equipment, distribution and transmission poles, utility tools and safety supplies.

Quote Specialist

UUS is currently in search of a Quote Specialist. This role would support the procurement and sales departments by managing the vendor quoting process including recording, requisition, and analysis of quotes. Daily work would include working with operations to generate product setup sheets for new items needed to fulfill purchase orders. This position would be assisting in other procurement-related activities such as processing drop ships and working with customer consigned inventory. All work is performed under the general supervision of the Procurement Supervisor and the VP of Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years procurement or quotations experience
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Highest level of attention to detail; accuracy and quality is critical
• Technical working knowledge of Microsoft office suites (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to use internet-based business-related computer programs
• Experience with ERP or Inventory Systems preferred
• Working in a collaborative environment and prioritizing deadlines
• Focused effort on quality in an, at times, repetitive workflow

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company funded pension plan
• Health, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance