Senior Material Quote Specialist

Benchmark; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark, located in Tempe, AZ, is seeking a procurement professional to manage RFQ processes, data reviews, and supplier interactions within a manufacturing setting.

You will prepare quotes, review part packages, and coordinate with the commodity team to achieve cost-effective sourcing and on-time delivery. A Mechanical or Electronics Engineering background and 5–10 years EMS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of relevant EMS or manufacturing experience.
• Good knowledge of mechanical or electronics components.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and leading supplier relationships.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand data download processes from customer sources including portals and email.
• Create RFQ records in CRA to generate tracking numbers.
• Review proposal packages for completeness and interface with functional groups.
• Analyze part packages and designate make/buy parts; communicate with commodity team.
• Create quote folders and generate part files in quote system.
• Review part prints and plan machining, welding, or assembly tasks.
• Coordinate RFQs with bidders to obtain lowest competitive prices.
• Generate quote documentation (CBOM, quote sheets).
• Store all quote documents in correct folders and manage documentation.
• Perform final package analysis and set up required approvals on time.
• Work on quote automation to improve turnaround time and accuracy.
• Analyze quotes against actual costs and ensure accuracy.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to lower-level staff as needed.
• Contribute to quality and customer satisfaction throughout processes.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Discretion

MS Office

MS Teams

Education

Mechanical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary

Performs basic to moderately complex tasks required to obtain and review proposal packages.

Responsibilities

• Understand the process to download data from customer sources. Including transfer portals, email, or other formats
• Create RFQ record in the Benchmark Customer Request Application (CRA) to generate unique RFQ tracking number
• Review proposal packages for completeness and interface with responsible functional groups to facilitate receipt of missing documentation/information
• Analyze part packages and designate make/buy parts; communicate with the commodity team
• Create quote folders and generate part file(s) in quote system
• Review part prints and create the process to machine, weld, and or assemble the parts(s)
• Work with the commodity team to send Request for Quotes (RFQ’s) to bidders, obtaining the lowest competitive price
• Generate applicable quote documentation for review (CBOM, Quote sheets)
• Ensure that all quote documents for material and outside services are stored in correct folders
• Perform final analysis of package and set up approval review as required within prescribed time commitments
• Work on quote automation to improve quote turn time and accuracy
• Analyze quotes to the actual costs
• Work under moderate supervision, able to make some day-to-day decisions based on own judgment
• May give direction and mentoring to lower-level employees in the same job family
• All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets or exceeds Customer Satisfaction

Other information

Education / Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in an EMS or Manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of Mechanical or Electronics components
• Demonstrate expertise in negotiation, implementation and maintenance of supplier contracts
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, good judgement and professionalism when representing the company

Skills

• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Ability to demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, good judgment and professionalism when representing the company
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills
• Ability to work well as an individual or on teams
• Require moderate supervision for completion of tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with suppliers or customers
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and Teams conferencing software
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, and reason
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

Education

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Geographical Location: Arizona:Tempe

Physical Location: Tempe, AZ - Headquarters

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone.

Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Export Control

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].