Strategic Cost & Pricing Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

Crawford Electric Supply in Houston, TX seeks a Cost Manager to own costing within Eclipse, maintain accurate product files, and monitor vendor price movements to meet profitability goals. This full-time role emphasizes vendor relations, cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing and Sales to optimize margins.

The position requires strong Excel/Access skills and experience in pricing analysis, with occasional travel to support multiple branches.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and/or Access for pricing and cost analysis.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, and other basic math.

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.
• Work with vendors to maintain a list of discontinued items and update Eclipse accordingly.
• Review product lines as needed to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available, duplicates are merged, costs are correct, and appropriate stock flags are present.
• Set reminders for discontinued items and update stock status as required.
• Maintain Sell Groups
• Compare costs on like products and present profitable solutions.
• Review with Purchasing and Price Managers the implementation of cost multipliers.
• Monitor requests for cost changes and review requests to confirm that the change is valid; forward requests to the Product team for implementation.
• Review regular cost updates to the PDW from Trade Services
• Review and fill out new product/price templates; update templates as requested by Sales, Purchasing, and vendors.
• Assist Rebate team in maintaining correct UPC codes.
• Assist Purchasing in the review of unapproved and unbilled payables.
• Develop or use systems to organize and keep track of information and activities.
• Set priorities with an appropriate sense of what is most important and plan with an appropriate and realistic sense of the time demand involved.
• Monitor daily work habits and determine areas for improvement.
• Plan daily tasks and goals that align with the company's strategic direction.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Interact with vendors and internal branch personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
• Review costs as necessary with feedback from Sales personnel and customers.
• Represent Crawford's best interest in negotiating pricing with suppliers.
• Travel to other branches on occasion as needed.
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested by manager, company, or vendors.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Vendor relations

Cost management

Education

4 year college degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Crawford Electric Supply in Houston, TX seeks a Cost Manager to own costing within Eclipse, maintain accurate product files, and monitor vendor price movements to meet profitability goals. This full-time role emphasizes vendor relations, cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing and Sales to optimize margins.

The position requires strong Excel/Access skills and experience in pricing analysis, with occasional travel to support multiple branches.