Quoting Specialist — Pricing, Quotes & Cost Optimization

the-pivot-group-careers; Holt (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Holt, MI is seeking a Quoting Specialist to prepare accurate quotes for standard and custom products. You will analyze customer specifications, collaborate with sales, engineering and production, and negotiate pricing to optimize margins.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and 2+ years in quoting or estimating within manufacturing, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel, and strong analytical skills for reading blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of quoting, estimating, or inside sales experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to read technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepares accurate and timely quotes for standard and custom products.
• Analyzes customer specifications, blueprints, and other documentation to determine project scope.
• Collaborates with sales, engineering, and production teams to gather necessary information for pricing.
• Negotiates pricing and terms with vendors for raw materials and outsourced services.
• Maintains and updates pricing databases and quoting tools.
• Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement in the quoting process.
• Ensures compliance with company pricing strategies and policies.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Holt, MI is seeking a Quoting Specialist to prepare accurate quotes for standard and custom products. You will analyze customer specifications, collaborate with sales, engineering and production, and negotiate pricing to optimize margins.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and 2+ years in quoting or estimating within manufacturing, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel, and strong analytical skills for reading blueprints and specifications.