Senior Pricing Specialist

CPM Holdings, Inc; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CPM Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Pricing Specialist in Waterloo, IA to support pricing strategy development, maintenance, and execution across sales, finance, product management, and operations.

You will ensure pricing accuracy and governance, while driving profitability and data integrity for quotes, contracts, and renewals. The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent and experience with pricing systems and ERP tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in business, finance, economics, supply chain, or related field.
• Pricing, sales operations, finance, or related analytical role preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support pricing strategy execution by creating, maintaining pricing structures and customer pricing within guidelines.
• Analyze pricing data, cost inputs, and margin performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with sales to ensure timely pricing for quotes, contracts, and renewals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in business/finance

Tools

Pricing systems

ERP tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Title: Pricing Specialist

Reports to: Pricing Director

Location: Waterloo, IA

Business Unit: Industrial Solutions

Travel: Unlikely

The Company

CPM Holdings, Inc. is a diversified leading global supplier of process equipment and engineered technologies that sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. With its growing family of 17 market-leading product brands, CPM serves a variety of industries including animal feed, consumer food, green energy, advanced materials and sustainable packaging. Founded in 1883, CPM has 1,700 employees across 36 facilities on 4 continents with presence in 150+ countries. From the foods you eat to the fuels you require, CPM plays an important role in making the world more efficient and more sustainable.

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The Position

The Pricing Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance, and execution of pricing strategies that align with business objectives, market conditions, and customer requirements. This role partners closely with sales, finance, product management, and operations to ensure pricing accuracy, compliance, and profitability while maintaining strong internal collaboration and data integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support pricing strategy execution by creating, maintaining, and updating pricing structures, rate sheets, and customer-specific pricing within approved guidelines.
• Analyze pricing data, cost inputs, and margin performance to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.
• Coordinate with sales and commercial teams to ensure timely and accurate pricing for quotes, contracts, and renewals.
• Maintain pricing records, documentation, and system data in accordance with company policies, audit requirements, and governance standards.
• Assist with customer pricing setup, validation, and issue resolution related to pricing accuracy and system discrepancies.
• Monitor compliance with pricing policies, discount thresholds, and approval workflows.
• Support margin improvement and cost-to-serve initiatives through pricing analysis and reporting.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, pricing initiatives, and professional development activities as assigned.

The Qualifications & Prior experiences

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, economics, supply chain, or a related field.
• Prior experience in pricing, sales operations, finance, or a related analytical role preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with sales, finance, and other internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with pricing systems, ERP tools, Microsoft Excel, and standard office software.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and financial acumen
• Planning and organization
• Communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Problem solving and continuous improvement
• Accountability and follow-through
• Attention to detail and data integrity

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.