Senior Pricing Analyst

Gemaire Distributors; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemaire Distributors in Florida is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to manage end-to-end vendor pricing submissions (EPR) with key partners. You will build compelling business cases, analyze market data, and drive margin improvements through vendor-supported pricing programs.

The role requires 5–7 years in pricing/financial analysis, advanced Excel, and strong communication skills. Local South Florida candidates only; hybrid/onsite collaboration with Sales, Finance, and leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, procurement analytics, or business planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build clear, concise business cases and present findings to senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with both internal teams and vendor partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new software and systems quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end vendor pricing submissions and EPR processes with key partners.
• Develop submission templates, SOPs, and tracking tools for all divisions.
• Serve as primary contact for vendor pricing inquiries and approvals escalations.
• Monitor submission statuses and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure submissions comply with vendor guidelines and internal policies.
• Gather market data to support discount requests and pricing strategies.
• Create dashboards and KPIs to track submission performance and margins.
• Support contract and discount negotiations with pricing context.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Pricing analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Full-Time Must be local to South Florida

Job Description

The Senior Pricing Analyst – Vendor Quote Management serves as the primary analytical resource responsible for managing the end-to-end vendor Enhanced Pricing Request (EPR) and quote submission process with key vendor partners (e.g., Rheem). This role builds compelling business cases, leverages competitive market intelligence, and ensures that all pricing submissions are accurate, strategically aligned, and delivered on time. The Senior Pricing Analyst partners cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Divisional leadership to drive margin improvement and capture incremental revenue opportunities through vendor-supported pricing programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Submission Oversight & Workflow Management

• Develop and maintain standardized submission templates, SOPs, and tracking tools to manage workflows and deadlines across all divisions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor pricing inquiries, submission portals, and approval escalations.
• Monitor submission statuses and proactively communicate updates to internal stakeholders and divisional teams.
• Ensure all submissions comply with vendor program guidelines, pricing governance policies, and internal approval requirements.
• Coordinate with division personnel and pricing teams to validate data inputs, resolve discrepancies, and maintain submission accuracy.
• Translate complex pricing data into concise, executive-ready business cases that clearly articulate the strategic rationale for discount requests.
• Identify low-margin accounts and product lines where vendor support can drive profitability improvements.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to gather the inputs needed to build accurate and persuasive submissions.
• Gather, synthesize, and analyze market price data to substantiate discount requests and justify competitive positioning to vendors.
• Monitor competitor pricing activity, market trends, and industry benchmarks to continuously inform submission strategies.
• Support contract and discount negotiations by supplying competitive pricing context and cost justification analysis.

Reporting, Analytics & Process Improvement

• Prepare and analyze recurring and ad hoc pricing reports, including win/loss analysis on submitted quotes and EPR approval rates.
• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs to track submission performance, vendor approval trends, and margin outcome
• Identify process gaps within the quoting workflow and lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide daily pricing support to the sales force and branch personnel on pricing issues related to vendor-supported programs.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc reporting as requested by leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, procurement analytics, or business planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build clear, concise business cases and present findings to senior leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with both internal teams and vendor partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new software and systems quickly and accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field (or 5+ years of equivalent experience).
• Experience in HVAC, building products, wholesale distribution, or a similar industry.
• Familiarity with vendor-managed pricing portals or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Knowledge of cost-plus, competitive, or value-based pricing methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring junior analysts.