Quoting Specialist: Master Quotes, Costs & Margins

the-pivot-group-careers; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Zeeland, MI is actively connecting qualified Quoting Specialists with leading manufacturers in West Michigan. We are building a network of talent across the region and partner companies may have or develop openings for this role.

As a Quoting Specialist, you will prepare quotes, review specifications, collaborate with engineering/production, and negotiate terms to support accurate pricing and timely responses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quoting or estimating within manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specs.
• Strong math skills to calculate costs, margins, and lead times.
• Excellent communication and negotiation with sales, engineering and customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely quotes for manufactured products.
• Review customer specifications and blueprints to determine material and labor costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain and update a database of pricing, product information, and customer details.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements in quoting.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding pricing, availability and lead times.

Skills

Quoting experience

Interpret technical drawings

Mathematical aptitude

Communication & negotiation

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Zeeland, MI is actively connecting qualified Quoting Specialists with leading manufacturers in West Michigan. We are building a network of talent across the region and partner companies may have or develop openings for this role.

As a Quoting Specialist, you will prepare quotes, review specifications, collaborate with engineering/production, and negotiate terms to support accurate pricing and timely responses.