Strategic Pricing & Vendor Programs Analyst

Socket.dev; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to manage end-to-end vendor pricing submissions, including Enhanced Pricing Requests (EPR) and quote processes with partners like Rheem. You will build compelling business cases, use market intelligence, and ensure timely, accurate submissions that support margin improvement.

You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Divisional leadership to quantify revenue opportunities, develop financial models, and translate data into executive-ready

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, procurement analytics, or business planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor quotes, RFQ/RFP processes, or special pricing request workflows.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with 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 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

• Own the end-to-end Enhanced Pricing Request (EPR) and vendor quote submission process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with vendor requirements.
• Develop and maintain standardized submission templates, SOPs, and tracking tools to manage workflows and deadlines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor pricing inquiries, submission portals, and approval escalations.
• Monitor submission statuses and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders and divisional teams.
• Ensure submissions comply with vendor program guidelines, pricing governance, and internal approvals.
• Coordinate with division personnel and pricing teams to validate data inputs and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with leadership to analyze opportunity size, customer value, and margin impact to support vendor decisions.
• Build and maintain financial models quantifying revenue and gross margin benefits.
• Translate pricing data into executive-ready business cases; identify low-margin accounts for profitability.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to gather inputs for accurate submissions.
• Gather market data to justify discounts and support competitive positioning.
• Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to continuously inform submission strategies.
• Support contract and discount negotiations with pricing context and cost justification.
• Prepare and analyze pricing reports and KPI dashboards; identify process gaps and drive improvements.
• Provide daily pricing support to sales and branch personnel on vendor programs.
• Perform ad hoc reporting as requested by leadership.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Business

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to manage end-to-end vendor pricing submissions, including Enhanced Pricing Requests (EPR) and quote processes with partners like Rheem. You will build compelling business cases, use market intelligence, and ensure timely, accurate submissions that support margin improvement.

You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Divisional leadership to quantify revenue opportunities, develop financial models, and translate data into executive-ready