Quoting Specialist – Grand Rapids Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Grand Rapids (MI); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Quoting Specialist in the Grand Rapids, MI area. This role focuses on developing accurate cost estimates by reviewing drawings, lead times, and supplier pricing to create competitive quotes for customers.

Responsibilities include maintaining quote logs, coordinating with engineering and production, and updating pricing as project details change. A manufacturing background and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing quotes or estimates in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and suppliers.
• Strong spreadsheet skills for building and checking cost models.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a quote log and keep records of past and pending quotes.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm lead times and feasibility.
• Compare actual job costs to quoted costs after order award.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Request material and outside process pricing from approved suppliers.
• Build cost breakdowns for labor, material, tooling, and freight.
• Submit quotes to customers and track their status through follow up.
• Update quoted pricing when drawings or quantities change.

Connaissances

ERP

Salary

CRM

Process Improvement

Excel

Microsoft Office

Sales

Communication

Manufacturing

Cost Reduction

Formation

Associate or bachelor degree in engineering, business, or related field

Outils

ERP

SAP

CRM

Microsoft Office

Excel

Description du poste

Job Description:

Quoting Specialist | Grand Rapids, MI

Salary Range: $52,000 – $82,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in quoting specialist? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Grand Rapids area seeking Quoting Specialists.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers Quoting Specialist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Grand Rapids in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including East Grand Rapids and Northview.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Grand Rapids area that add Quoting Specialists to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you’re looking for.

Usual Responsibilities

• Maintain a quote log and keep records of past and pending quotes.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm lead times and feasibility.
• Compare actual job costs to quoted costs after order award.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Request material and outside process pricing from approved suppliers.
• Build cost breakdowns for labor, material, tooling, and freight.
• Submit quotes to customers and track their status through follow up.
• Update quoted pricing when drawings or quantities change.

Recommended Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and suppliers.
• Experience preparing quotes or estimates in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong spreadsheet skills for building and checking cost models.
• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and comfort working with numbers under deadlines.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP or quoting software.
• Knowledge of material grades and mill pricing.
• Background in purchasing or supply chain.
• Associate or bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience quoting for aerospace, defense, or automotive customers.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Proposal Specialist, Pricing Analyst, Inside Sales Representative, Applications Engineer, Bid Specialist, Estimator, Cost Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator, Sales Engineer, Quote Coordinator

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Cost Reduction Database Support ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting CRM Process Improvement Compensation SAP Manufacturing Specifications Excel Pressure Negotiation Preparation Software Engineering Microsoft Office Sales Communication

Salary Package:

$ 52,000.00 – 82,000.00 (US Dollar)