Strategic Cost Manager: Pricing & Vendor Insights

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply is seeking a Cost Manager in Houston, TX. This role owns costing within Eclipse, ensures product files are accurate, and monitors vendor price increases to meet profitability goals.

The position requires a 4-year college degree (preferred) and 2+ years of related experience, with strong MS Excel/Access pricing analysis and vendor management skills. Travel to other branches may be required.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• 2+ years related experience and/or training.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and/or Access for pricing and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Possess a good working knowledge of the Eclipse system as it relates to purchasing functions and reporting.
• Ensure accurate costing, product descriptions, and vendor information according to department procedures.
• Develop and maintain vendor relations to ensure company receives support and favorable costs in our market.
• Analyze and communicate vendor price increases.
• Work with vendors to ensure that timely and accurate cost files are being received.
• Review and fill out new product/price templates; update templates as requested by Sales, Purchasing, and vendors.
• Assist Procurement in the review of unapproved and unbilled payables.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Access

Pricing & cost analysis

Vendor relations

Discount calculations

Education

4 year college degree

2+ years related experience

Tools

Eclipse system

Job description

Crawford Electric Supply is seeking a Cost Manager in Houston, TX. This role owns costing within Eclipse, ensures product files are accurate, and monitors vendor price increases to meet profitability goals.

The position requires a 4-year college degree (preferred) and 2+ years of related experience, with strong MS Excel/Access pricing analysis and vendor management skills. Travel to other branches may be required.