Strategic Pricing Analyst — SAP & Margin Optimization

Applied Industrial Technologies; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Growth opportunities for everyone

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies seeks a Pricing Specialist to partner with Strategic Account leaders in managing national pricing strategies and contract compliance. You will handle RFQ/RFP pricing, maintain SAP price agreements, and analyze margin performance to drive gross profit.

The role supports pricing updates, provides training to sales teams, and collaborates across departments. A strong analytics background and SAP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of pricing structures, techniques and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ability to analyze data for pricing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage national price records for RFQ/RFP responses.
• Set up, audit, and maintain national contract pricing in SAP.
• Serve as liaison with Strategic Account Managers and field teams to obtain pricing inputs.

Skills

Pricing analysis

SAP pricing module

Excel (advanced)

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP OTC

SAP Pricing module

Power BI

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies seeks a Pricing Specialist to partner with Strategic Account leaders in managing national pricing strategies and contract compliance. You will handle RFQ/RFP pricing, maintain SAP price agreements, and analyze margin performance to drive gross profit.

The role supports pricing updates, provides training to sales teams, and collaborates across departments. A strong analytics background and SAP experience are essential.