Quoting Specialist - Grand Haven Area

the-pivot-group-careers; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Quoting Specialist to analyze customer requests, assemble cost estimates, and prepare proposals for standard and custom products. You will work with engineering, production, and sales to gather required inputs and utilize ERP/quoting software to manage quotes and customer data.

Strong math, communication, and deadline-oriented skills are essential. This full-time role offers exposure to manufacturing pricing and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in a quoting or sales support role within manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Strong math aptitude and analytical skills for accurate cost estimation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for internal teams and customers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple quotes and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requests, specs, and blueprints to determine costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sales to gather quote inputs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and proposals for standard and custom products.
• Use ERP systems and quoting software to manage quotes and data.
• Communicate lead times and product information to customers.
• Review supplier quotes for materials and outsourced services.
• Maintain pricing databases and historical quote records.

Skills

Quoting experience

Interpret BOMs

Math aptitude

Communication skills

Multi-quote management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

Quoting Specialist | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $87,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in quoting specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Grand Haven seeking skilled Quoting Specialists.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Grand Haven seeking Quoting Specialists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requests, specifications, and blueprints to determine material and labor costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sales teams to gather necessary information for quote generation.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates and proposals for standard and custom products.
• Utilize ERP systems and quoting software to manage quotes, pricing, and customer data.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding quotes, lead times, and product information.
• Review and verify supplier quotes for raw materials and outsourced services.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of pricing, product configurations, and historical quote data.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quoting or sales support role within manufacturing.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills for accurate cost estimation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for interacting with internal teams and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple quotes simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/CRM systems specific to manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce).
• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes and terminology (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly).
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprints, BOMs).
• Certification in a relevant field (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, or a technical certification).
• Experience with configure-price-quote (CPQ) software solutions.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quoting Specialist,Quote Specialist,Estimator,Proposal Specialist,Pricing Specialist,Sales Support Specialist,Bid Coordinator,Commercial Specialist,Inside Sales Support,Client Quote Specialist

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.